RECOGNISANCES UNDER THE PROBATION OF OFFENDERS ACT, 1907
1. A recognisance under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1907, shall be in accordance with Form 28.1, Schedule B.
Breach of recognisance
2. Where a person is bound by a recognisance entered into by him or her under the law relating to the Probation of Offenders to appear for conviction or sentence when called on, a Judge on being satisfied by information on oath (Form 28.2, Schedule B) that such person has failed to observe a condition of the recognisance, may issue a warrant (Form 28.3, Schedule B) to arrest such person, or, if he or she thinks fit, instead of issuing a warrant in the first instance may issue a summons (Form 28.4, Schedule B) requiring such person to appear at a court and on a date and at a time specified in the summons, and may also by the said summons, if he or she thinks fit, direct such person’s sureties (if any) to appear at the said court.
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