Multiple choice

Who can file an application for Plea-Bargaining in the court in which an offence is pending for trial?

  1. The Public Prosecutor

  2. The victim of the offence

  3. The Investigating Officer

  4. None of these

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Under Chapter XXI-A CrPC on plea bargaining, only the accused can file an application for plea bargaining. Neither the Public Prosecutor, victim, nor Investigating Officer has statutory authority to initiate plea bargaining proceedings.