About this document
Witness Protection Act Overview 2018 by Varun Cheerla is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses witness protection in India and proposes the Witness Protection Act of 2018. It defines what a witness is, the types of witnesses, and the problems witnesses face that necessitate protection. These include threats, intimidation, harassment, and lack of basic facilities in courts. The Supreme Court has acknowledged the need for statutory witness protection and approved the Witness Protection Scheme of 2018 as an interim measure until legislation is passed.
- Author
- Varun Cheerla
- Language
- EN