Under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, the belief that the offender violated bond conditions may…
Section 9(1) lets the court act if it has reason to believe, "on the report of a probation officer or otherwise", that the bond has been broken. The words "or otherwise"…
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Under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, the belief that the offender violated bond conditions may arise from:
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Correct answer A
Section 9(1) lets the court act if it has reason to believe, "on the report of a probation officer or otherwise", that the bond has been broken. The words "or otherwise" mean the belief need not rest on the probation officer's report, a police complaint or a fresh trial alone; any reliable information will do.