Probation of Offenders

Probation of Offenders Act, 1958

— S. 4 — Applicability of provisions of the 1958 Act vis-à-vis Ss. 360 & 361 CrPC — Held, where provisions of the 1958 Act apply resort to S. 360 CrPC not to be made — Enforcement of the 1958 Act in some particular area excludes the applicability of the provisions of Ss. 360 & 361 CrPC in that area — Distinguishing provisions of S. 360 CrPC from those of the 1958 Act, held, the two statutes (i.e. the 1958 Act and CrPC) with such significant differences could not be intended to coexist at the same time in the same area — Such coexistence would lead to anomalous results, (2006) 6 SCC 159-A

Probation of Offenders

Probation of Offenders Act, 1958

— S. 4 — Release of offender on probation of good conduct — Applicability of the 1958 Act or S. 360 CrPC not considered by High Court — Hence, matter remitted to High Court for consideration thereof, (2006) 6 SCC 159-B

Practice and Procedure

Speedy disposal of cases

— Matter remitted to High Court with direction to pass appropriate order within three months from the receipt of the order of the Supreme Court, (2006) 6 SCC 159-C