Under section 13(1) of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, which is outside the statutory routes for…
Section 13(1) allows appointment or recognition by the State Government, provision of a person by a society that the State Government recognizes, and selection by the court…
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Under section 13(1) of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, which is outside the statutory routes for selecting a probation officer?
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Correct answer D
Section 13(1) allows appointment or recognition by the State Government, provision of a person by a society that the State Government recognizes, and selection by the court in exceptional circumstances. Central Government appointment or recognition falls outside those routes.
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Option A
Clause (a) authorizes appointment or recognition by the State Government.
Option B
Clause (b) allows a recognized society to provide the person. The State Government recognizes the society for that purpose.
Option C
Clause (c) allows the court to select another person it considers fit in the special circumstances of an exceptional case.
Option D
Section 13(1) names the State Government for appointment or recognition.
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