Section 12

Removal of disqualification attaching to conviction.

The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958

  • Act 20 of 1958
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act to provide for the release of offenders on probation or after due admonition and for matters connected therewith.

All sections
    Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a person found guilty of an offence and dealt with under the provisions of section 3 or section 4 shall not suffer disqualification, if any, attaching to a conviction of an offence under such law:
     Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to a person who, after his release under section 4 is subsequently sentenced for the original offence.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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