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Plea bargaining under CrPC Chapter XXIA — now BNSS Sections 289–300 — is a regulated, victim-inclusive route to reduced sentences in civilian courts. But it does not apply to courts martial, where a guilty plea carries no guaranteed discount. What the law provides, the Rule 52/115(2) safeguards, and why military justice needs reform.
Rigorous vs Simple Imprisonment in Court Martial: Why RI Should Not Be the Default
Courts martial and Security Force Courts almost always award rigorous imprisonment, though Section 71(e) of the Army Act expressly permits simple imprisonment. The difference between RI and SI, why RI became the unwritten default, and why that must change.
Double Jeopardy in India: Article 20(2) Explained in Simple Language
What is double jeopardy? Article 20(2) of the Constitution, its essential conditions, its limits, and how it protects armed forces personnel after a court martial – explained simply.
Cashiering in Court Martial: Meaning, Consequences & Why It Can Be Stayed During Appeal
Cashiering is the harshest punishment an Army officer can face — expulsion with disgrace. What it means, how it differs from dismissal, when it takes effect under Rule 168 of the Army Rules 1954, and why a High Court held it can be stayed while the appeal is pending.
Termination, Removal, Dismissal, Discharge, Superannuation & Retirement in the Armed Forces: Know the Difference
Termination, removal, dismissal, discharge, superannuation and retirement are six legally distinct ways military service can end — and the label on your exit order decides your pension, gratuity, reputation and future employment. Each mode explained in simple language, with the governing provisions and leading judgments.