Question : PRE TRIAL BARGAIN

to reply given to USQ. 1710 on March 6, 2000 regarding pre-trial bargain and state:

(a) whether the recommendations have since been examined;

(b) if so, the action taken thereon; and

(c) if not, the reason for delay?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) AND THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS. (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY):

(a) and (c): The Law Commission in its 154th Report has recommended to introduce the concept of Plea-bargaining. The Report is being processed in consultation with State Governments and UT Administrations.