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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.JAYACHANDRAN
G.Venkateshan – Appellant
Versus
State Rep. by, The Inspector of Police – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. factual background of the case (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. judicial observations on charges (Para 3 , 4 , 10) |
| 3. defense arguments against charges (Para 5 , 6) |
| 4. court decision on plea bargain viability (Para 7 , 8) |
| 5. court's observations on plea bargaining. (Para 9 , 11 , 12) |
| 6. guidance from amicus curiae on legal principles. (Para 13 , 15 , 16) |
| 7. guidelines on plea bargaining efficiency (Para 14 , 19) |
| 8. explanation of the plea bargaining procedure. (Para 17 , 18) |
| 9. clarification on sentencing under plea bargain (Para 20 , 21) |
| 10. legal uncertainties in plea bargaining (Para 22 , 24 , 26) |
| 11. final observations on legislative intent. (Para 23) |
| 12. conclusions and recommendations for implementation. (Para 25) |
| 13. purpose of plea bargain provision (Para 27 , 30) |
| 14. directional guidelines to courts (Para 32 , 33 , 35) |
| 15. conclusion and recommendations (Para 36 , 37 , 38 , 39) |
ORDER :
G. JAYACHANDRAN, J.
Against the petitioner G.Venkateshan, Keevalur Police, Nagapattinam registered a case in Crime No.258/2021 on 02/04/2021 for offences under sections 173, 294(b), 323, 342, 353, 427 of I.P.C and Section 4 of TAMIL NADU PROHIBITION OF WOMEN HARASSMENT ACT on the complaint given by Tmt.Bag
The court reinforced that the plea bargaining framework must be applied judiciously, ensuring informed participation and legal assistance for the accused while clarifying the criteria and implication....
The importance of complying with mandatory provisions of the law, recording reasons for granting or denying bail, and applying judicial mind in bail matters.
Cognizance under Section 188 I.P.C. is invalid without a public servant's complaint, rendering related proceedings void.
The High Court may quash criminal proceedings in cases of mutual settlement even for non-compoundable offences if continuation is deemed futile and justice is served.
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