The provision of 'Plea Bargaining' under chapter XXIA of CrPC are not applicable if the offence is committed against a child below the age of

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62.

The provision of 'Plea Bargaining' under chapter XXIA of CrPC are not applicable if the offence is committed against a child below the age of

A: 12 years

B: 14 years

C: 16 years

D: 18 years

The answer is: B

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Explanation

The correct option is B: 14 years.

The provision of 'Plea Bargaining' under chapter XXIA of CrPC are not applicable if the offence is committed against a child below the age of 14 years.

This is stated in Section 265A(1) of the CrPC, which says that this chapter does not apply where such offence affects the socio-economic condition of the country or has been committed against a woman, or a child below the age of fourteen years.