Benefits of Plea Bargaining cannot be given to an accused, if he has committed offence where:
Verified Answer
A. punishment is below 7 years
B. offence relates to minor offences
C. offence relates to children below 14 years of age
D. offence relates to children above 14 years of age
Explanation:
Chapter XXIA of Cr.P.C. deals with Plea Bargaining. Section 265A(a) states that plea bargaining is not applicable where the offence affects the socio-economic condition of the country or has been committed against a woman or a child below the age of fourteen years.