Cases where plea bargaining is allowed

1. Offence where punishment is not more than 7 years.

2. The offence which are not against the women and children.

3. The offence which does not affect the socio-economic condition of the country.

The central government has determined the offences which are affecting the socio economic condition of country-

• Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

• Sati Prevention Act, 1987

• Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005?

• Immoral Traffic Act, 1956

• Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

• Army Act, 1950

• Air Force Act, 1950

• Navy Act, 1957

• Juvenile Justice Act, 2000

• Delhi Metro Railway Act, 2002

• The Explosive Act, 1884

• Cinematograph Act, 1952

4. No plea bargaining is allowed in case of habitual offender.

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