Q. In the context of the criminal justice system, the term ‘Plea Bargaining’ refers to:
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[A] A mandatory legal requirement for all accused individuals to confess to their crimes before a trial can proceed.

[B] The negotiation between a defendant and prosecutor where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence.

[C] The practice of appealing a court decision to a higher court.

[D] A judicial procedure where the judge decides the sentence before the trial begins, based on preliminary evidence presented by both parties.

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – In the context of the criminal justice system, the term ‘Plea Bargaining’ refers to a legal process where the defendant negotiates with the prosecutor to resolve a criminal case without going to trial.  It involves the defendant agreeing to plead guilty to a lesser charge or to accept a lighter sentence, thus avoiding a lengthy and uncertain trial. The main purpose is to streamline the judicial process, reduce court burdens, and allow for quicker case resolutions.

Source: The Hindu

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