Q. In the Indian legal system, the term ‘Plea Bargaining’ refers to:

[A] The negotiation between a lawyer and a judge to reduce the severity of a sentence.

[B] A process where the accused pleads guilty in exchange for financial compensation.

[C] An agreement where the accused pleads guilty to a lesser offense in return for a reduced sentence or punishment.

[D] A mechanism allowing the victim to decide the sentence for the accused after consultation with the court.

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation – Plea bargaining in the Indian legal system allows the accused to voluntarily plead guilty in exchange for concessions, such as reduced charges or lighter sentences. Introduced through the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2005, it aims to reduce judicial delays and expedite case resolution. It applies only to offenses punishable by imprisonment of less than seven years and excludes heinous crimes, crimes against women or children, and socio-economic offenses. Additionally, the concept of blood money (diya), common in some countries, involves financial compensation to victims but is not practiced in India.

Source: The Hindu

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