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Plea Bargaining: a Success or Failure

Author(s) Ankit Chauhan, Dr. Richa Yadav
Country India
Abstract The administration of criminal justice is one of the most important responsibilities of any legal system. In recent decades, increasing delays, rising pendency of cases, and overcrowded prisons have raised serious concerns about the efficiency and accessibility of justice in India. These challenges have encouraged the adoption of alternative mechanisms that can complement traditional trial procedures while preserving fairness and constitutional values. One such significant reform is the introduction of plea bargaining in the Indian criminal justice system.
This dissertation titled “Plea Bargaining – A Success or Failure” attempts to examine the evolution, legal framework, implementation, and practical impact of plea bargaining in India. The study explores whether this mechanism has successfully achieved its intended objectives of reducing judicial backlog, ensuring speedy justice, promoting victim participation, and improving overall efficiency in the justice delivery system. At the same time, it critically evaluates the concerns and limitations associated with negotiated justice, including the risks of coercion, unequal bargaining power, and uneven implementation.
The research adopts a doctrinal and analytical approach, relying on statutes, judicial decisions, reports, books, articles, and comparative international perspectives. By analysing both the achievements and shortcomings of plea bargaining, this work aims to provide a balanced and comprehensive understanding of its role in modern criminal justice.

This dissertation is written with the hope that it will contribute to academic discussion and provide useful insights for students, researchers, and legal professionals interested in criminal justice reforms. The study concludes that plea bargaining in India is a developing reform that requires continuous improvement, awareness, and institutional support to realise its full potential.
I sincerely hope that this work serves as a meaningful academic contribution and encourages further research in this important area of law.
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-14
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