21) Plea Bargaining Flashcards
What is Plea bargaining ?
It refers to a person charged with a criminal offence negotiating with the prosecution of a lesser punishment than what is provided in the law by pleading guilty to a less serious offence
Why is it in news ?
Many members of the Tablighi Jamaat belonging to different countries have obtained release from court cases by means of Plea bargaining
Can plea bargaining be allowed in any case ?
NOOO , only in these cases :
1) Someone who has been chargesheeted for an offence that does not attract the death sentence, life sentence or a prison term above 7yrs
2) The offence does not have an impact on the socio-economic condition of the country
3) The offence is not committed against a woman or a child below the age of 14yrs
Who can initiate the plea bargaining ?
Only the Accused
