Statements of accused not to be used
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Summary
Statements or facts an accused gives in a plea bargaining application are usable only for the plea bargaining process under this Chapter. They cannot be used for any other purpose, for example as evidence in another criminal trial or in a separate proceeding.
Example
Priya files a plea bargaining application admitting she accidentally damaged a neighbour's scooter. Her admission can be considered only for settling the plea under this Chapter and cannot later be used as evidence against her in a trial or in a separate civil claim.
Bare Act
Enacted textNotwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, the statements or facts stated by an accused in an application for plea bargaining filed under section 290 shall not be used for any other purpose except for the purpose of this Chapter.
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