What are the implications of minimal use of plea bargaining in India as revealed in a recent report
Discuss the findings and consequences highlighted in the report regarding plea bargaining in India.
- Increased workload: With minimal use of plea bargaining, the already burdened Indian courts may face further delays and backlog of cases.
- Overcrowded prisons: Lack of plea bargaining may result in more cases going to trial, leading to overcrowding in prisons and increased strain on the criminal justice system.
- Inefficient judicial system: The report may highlight the need for a more efficient and effective judicial system that encourages plea bargaining to expedite the process.
- Impact on victims: Victims of crimes may have to endure lengthy court proceedings without the benefit of timely resolution through plea bargaining.
- Legal reforms: The findings may call for legal reforms to promote and incentivize the use of plea bargaining to streamline the criminal justice process in India.
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