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    Calcutta High Court Stays Conviction Of Two Seeking Probation On Parity With Co-Convict’s Relief

    The Calcutta High Court has stayed the conviction of two persons seeking probation on parity with a co-convict who was earlier released on probation, until their plea is heard by the Port Blair Circuit Bench. Port Blair: The Calcutta High Court, sitting at its Circuit Bench in Port Blair, has directed by an interim order […]

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    Releasing an Offender on Probation Does Not Remove the Stigma of Conviction: Supreme Court
    Releasing an Offender on Probation Does Not Remove the Stigma of Conviction: Supreme Court
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    Releasing an Offender on Probation Does Not Remove the Stigma of Conviction: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court of India held that granting probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, does not erase the stigma of conviction. The Court said probation only substitutes the sentence, and the conviction remains, allowing departmental disciplinary action.

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    Retired Justice Madan B. Lokur Raises Concern: "Juvenile Justice System Understaffed, Probation Not Given Importance"
    Retired Justice Madan B. Lokur Raises Concern: "Juvenile Justice System Understaffed, Probation Not Given Importance"
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    Retired Justice Madan B. Lokur Raises Concern: “Juvenile Justice System Understaffed, Probation Not Given Importance”

    Retired Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B. Lokur expressed concern over the juvenile justice system, stating, “Juvenile justice system understaffed, probation not given importance,” and highlighted the ineffective implementation of the Probation of Offenders Act in India.

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