Witness Protection Scheme, 2018
The Supreme Court (SC) asks trial courts to consider witness protection in cases against MPs, MLAs under the scheme.
- It provides for protection of witnesses based on the threat assessment and protection measures inter alia include protection/change of identity of witnesses, their relocation, installation of security devices at the residence of witnesses, usage of specially designed court rooms, etc.
- It also provides for a State Witness Protection Fund for meeting the expenses of the scheme.
- Malimath Committee in 2003 had mooted for a strong witness protection mechanism in India.
- It was approved by the Supreme Court of India and is binding on all ....
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