When any person is found guilty
of having committed an offence punishable under section 379 or section 380 or section 381 or
section 404 or section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, (45 of 1860) or any offence punishable with
imprisonment for not more than two years, or with fine, or with both, under the Indian Penal Code or
any other law, and no previous conviction is proved against him and the court by which the person is
found guilty is of opinion that, having regard to the circumstances of the case including the nature of the
offence, and the character of the offender, it is expedient so to do, then, notwithstanding anything
contained in any other law for the time being in force, the court may, instead of sentencing him to any
punishment or releasing him on probation of good conduct under section 4, release him after due
admonition.
Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, previous conviction against a person shall include any previous order made against him under this section or section 4.
Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, previous conviction against a person shall include any previous order made against him under this section or section 4.