Probation and Parole

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya · LL.B. Semester 6

Unit I — Theories of Punishment

Retribution · Deterrence · Rehabilitation · Aims of Punishment

Unit II — Concept of Probation

Definition of Probation · Probation is a conditional suspension of sentence · Origin of Probation system · Probation in · Probation in Sweden

Unit III — Probation in India

Historical perspective of Probation law in India · > Legislative history of probation law in India · 3 The Probation of offenders Act 1958

Unit IV

Scope of Probation under BNSS 2023 · No benefit of Probation in sexual offences · Major function of Probation officer · Probation and Parole

Unit V — The Concept of Parole

Definition of Parole · Origin of parole in USA · The British Parole system · Parole in India · Parole and it's Essentials · object of Parole · condition of Parole · Structural set up of Parole Boards and their functions · Parole and its violation