Statements of accused not to be used

When an accused files an application for plea bargaining, any statements or facts given in that application may not be used for any purpose except proceedings under this Chapter. Admissions made to seek plea bargaining are therefore confined to the plea bargaining process and cannot be relied on later in other prosecutions or civil matters.

Priya files a plea bargaining application admitting she took a neighbour's phone to repay a loan. That admission cannot be used later against her in another criminal trial or a civil claim; it can only be used within the plea bargaining proceedings under this Chapter.