Section 125 of THE NATIONAL SECURITY GUARD ACT, 1986
- (1)If any condition on which a person has been pardoned or released on parole or a punishment has been remitted is, in the opinion of the authority which granted the pardon, release or remission not fulfilled, such authority may cancel the pardon, release or remission, and thereupon the sentence of the Court shall be carried into effect as if such pardon, release or remission had not been granted.
- (2)A person whose sentence of imprisonment is carried into effect under the provisions of sub-section (1) shall undergo only the unexpired portion of his sentence.
Summary
- If a person fails to follow the rules of their pardon or parole, that mercy can be canceled.
- The authority that granted the release has the power to decide if the conditions were not met.
- Once a pardon or parole is canceled, the original sentence is immediately put back into effect.
- The person only has to finish the time that was left on their original sentence when they were released.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What happens if someone breaks their parole rules under the National Security Guard Act?
According to Section 125 of the National Security Guard Act, the authority may cancel the parole and the original sentence of the Court will be carried out.
2. Do you serve your entire sentence again if a pardon is canceled under Section 125 of the National Security Guard Act?
No, Section 125 of the National Security Guard Act states the person only undergoes the unexpired or remaining portion of their sentence.
3. Who decides if a pardon condition was broken under the National Security Guard Act?
The authority which granted the pardon or release makes that decision under Section 125 of the National Security Guard Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 125 of the National Security Guard Act, 1986, if a condition of pardon is not fulfilled, the sentence is carried out as if:
Q2.According to Section 125 of the National Security Guard Act, 1986, how much time does a person serve after their parole is canceled?
Q3.Under Section 125 of the National Security Guard Act, 1986, who has the power to cancel a remission?
Q4.Combined with Section 124, if a person never accepted the conditions of a pardon, what happens under Section 125 of the National Security Guard Act, 1986?