Section 16A

Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, not to apply to persons above the age of fourteen years.

The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

  • Act 22 of 1955
  • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  • Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
About this Act

An Act to prescribe punishment for the preaching and practice of Untouchability for the enforcement of any disability arising therefrom and for matters connected therewith.

All sections
1 [16A. Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, not to apply to persons above the age of fourteen years.—The provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 (20 of 1958), shall not apply to any person above the age of fourteen years who is found guilty of having committed any offence punishable under this Act.]

Notes

1. Ins. by Act 106 of 1976, s. 18 (w.e.f. 19-11-1976).

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