A

PROJECT PROPOSAL
ON
“UNDERSTANDING PLEA
BARGAINING: AN
EXAMINATION OF ITS
ROLE IN CRIMINAL
JUSTICE SYSTEM”

NAME – SAIJAL AGARWAL

SECTION- BBA.LLB
ENROLMENT ID – 20FLICHH010183
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PROJECT INFORMATION
DETAIL
PROJECT TITLE- UNDERSTANDING PLEA
BARGAINING: AN EXAMINATION OF ITS ROLE IN
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
PROJECT GUIDE- LAKSHMI K, SENIOR ASSOCIATE
FOX MANDAL &ASSOCIATES LLP
FACULTY GUIDE- ANWESHA PANIGRAHI
TRAINEE DETAILS- SAIJAL AGARWAL
MOBILE NO. – 8876823928
EMAIL ID- saijal.agarwal01@gmail.com

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 CONTENTS

S.NO TITLE PG.NO

1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 4

2. FIRM PROFILE 5

3. SYNOPSIS 6

4. GOALS 7

5. PROPOSED METHODOLOGY 8

6. SCHEDULE 9

7. REFERENCES 10

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all those who provided me
the possibility to complete this report. This work would not have been possible
without the kind support and the help of many individuals and the organization.

I am highly indebted to our Director, Dr. A.V.N Rao sir of ICFAI LAW
SCHOOL (IFHE), Hyderabad for providing such opportunity to do legal
internship program which is the best way for enhancing our knowledge about
the practical field, helping us in the future.

I am thankful to FOX MANDAL & ASSOCIATES, Chennai for giving me the

chance of interning at their organization and work under the guidance of senior
associate, Lakshmi K who is a well- known face in the legal field specializing in
real estate matters. Her constant supervision has helped me to learn many
scopes of the legal field along with several aspects of the corporate field which
is very much in demand in the present. Along with her, I have got ample support
from the other associates in the organization who made the working
environment very much comfortable and adjust with.

I would like to provide necessary gratitude towards my mentor Anwesha

Panigrahi for providing necessary information regarding the project the project
and also for her support in completing the project.

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 FIRM PROFILE
Fox Mandal & Associates is one of India’s premier full-service law firms. With
full-fledged offices in major cities and various representative offices across
India each practising all facets of law, Fox Mandal is regarded as a truly Indian
law firm.

We advise a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, large and
medium multinationals, Indian business groups, emerging companies, public
sector organisations, government, and educational institutions. We also work
with individuals, HNIs and families. We make it easier for our clients to
successfully navigate through the complex maze of rapidly changing law in a
world that is being continually transformed by globalisation, technology and a
blurring of conventional boundaries.

Our team of over 200+ professionals work diligently and collaboratively to be a

“trusted advisor” to every client we serve.

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 SYNOPSIS
Since ancient times, one of the primary duties of the state has been to
maintain law and order and ensure the administration of justice. This
responsibility has remained constant, even as the state transitioned from a
police state to a welfare state. Citizens contribute through their tax payments
to support the smooth functioning of all three branches of the state. Prolonged
pre-trial procedures and a backlog of cases leading to undue delays in
delivering justice can undermine the credibility and reliability of the judicial
system, which serves as the foundation of the legal framework. In order to
address the issue of case backlog in Indian courts and alleviate the hardships
faced by undertrial prisoners, the legislature introduced sections 265 A-265 L
to the Code of Criminal Procedure in 1973 through the Criminal Law
(Amendment) Act of 2005. This legislative amendment officially introduced the
concept of plea bargaining into the Indian legal system.
This Project report aims to cover and provide a comprehensive overview of plea
bargaining, its history, statutory provisions, highlighting its benefits and
drawbacks with landmark judgements.

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 GOALS
This internship will provide me with valuable insights into the
operational dynamics of an office, allowing me to gain a
comprehensive understanding of how a corporate law firm functions.
By immersing myself in the corporate world of law, I will enhance my
communication and teamwork skills, as well as deepen my
comprehension of the different kinds of law, as the firm has different
departments for each kind of law. The objective of this report is to
provide a comprehensive analysis of the practice of plea bargaining
within the criminal justice system. By conducting thorough research
and presenting factual information, this report aims to enhance the
reader's understanding of plea bargaining and its implications.
Furthermore, the report seeks to shed light on the ethical
considerations, legal implications, and potential reforms associated
with plea bargaining.

Consequently, this internship will significantly expand my knowledge

in all areas, especially corporate law.

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 PROPOSED METHODOLOGY
 RESEARCH
Research is a careful investigation or inquiry especially through
search for new facts in any branch of knowledge. The project is a
systematic presentation consisting of the enunciated problem,
formulated hypothesis, collected facts or data, analysed facts and
proposed conclusions in form of recommendations.
Throughout this project, I have extensively utilized a variety of
online resources, including reputable platforms such as
Manupatra, iPleaders, SCC Online, and Legal Services India.
These resources have been instrumental in gathering valuable
information and expanding my knowledge on the topic of plea
bargaining.
Additionally, I have actively engaged with associates within the
law firm, leveraging their expertise and insights to deepen my
understanding. Moreover, my project guide has played a crucial
role in providing guidance and clarification, further enhancing
my comprehension of the subject matter.
By combining these diverse sources of information and learning
from experienced professionals, I have been able to develop a
well-rounded perspective on plea bargaining.

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 SCHEDULE
The Research Schedule can be divided into 5 parts i.e. as
follows:

 Deciding the research topic for the Project report.

 Understand the basic information about the research topic
and divide it into subtopics which are to be given emphasis
on.
 Collecting information regarding the topic
 Detailed research on the subtopics and finding the case
laws relating to the topic.
 Interpreting findings and drawing conclusion from
the research.

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 REFERENCES
ACTS:
The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973

BOOKS:
Files and cases within the organization

WEBSITES:
• www.manupatra.com
• www.indiankanoon.com
• www.casemine.com
• www.ipleaders.in

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