Section 289 of BNSS : Section 289: Application of Chapter.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a 30-year-old man, is accused of committing theft, which is punishable by imprisonment for up to three years under Indian law. The police have completed their investigation and forwarded the report to the Magistrate under section 193, alleging that Ravi committed the theft. Since the punishment for theft does not exceed seven years, Ravi is eligible for plea bargaining under Chapter XXIII of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023. Ravi, his lawyer, and the prosecutor can negotiate a plea deal where Ravi agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence or other concessions.

Example 2:

Priya, a 25-year-old woman, is accused of causing grievous hurt, which is punishable by imprisonment for up to ten years under Indian law. The police have forwarded the report to the Magistrate under section 193, alleging that Priya committed the offence. Since the punishment for grievous hurt exceeds seven years, Priya is not eligible for plea bargaining under Chapter XXIII of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023. Priya will have to go through the regular trial process.

Example 3:

Arjun, a 40-year-old man, is accused of cheating, which is punishable by ...

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