Haryana Judicial Service (Civil Judge) Prelims 2013 Previous Year Question Papers with MCQ Answers

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29.

In case of Plea Bargaining by the parties:

A: No judgment may be delivered by the court
B: Judgment may be delivered in private to the parties
C: Judgment shall be delivered in the open court
D: The bargain struck by the parties is to operate as the Judgment.

The answer is: C

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Explanation

The correct option is C: Judgment shall be delivered in the open court.

According to Section 265E of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which deals with the disposal of the case in plea bargaining, the court shall deliver its judgment in open court and the same shall be final. The rationale behind this provision is to ensure transparency and fairness in the plea bargaining process and to avoid any undue influence or coercion on the accused or the victim. The judgment of the court shall also include the compensation amount agreed upon by the parties and the manner of payment.