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Witness Protection In India: Myth Or Reality?




Mansi Jadhav, Shahaji Law College, Kolhapur


ABSTRACT


Witnesses are an essential part of the criminal justice system because they help courts discover the truth. However, in India, witnesses often face threats, intimidation, and social pressure, especially in serious criminal cases. Sometimes they become so afraid that they change what they say, which affects the delivery of justice.


To address this problem, the Supreme Court approved the Witness Protection Scheme, 2018, which aims to provide security and support to vulnerable witnesses This article examines the legal framework relating to witness protection, the role played by the judiciary and the difficulties in the implementing the measures. It argues that even though India has taken meaningful steps for safeguarding the witnesses, significant gaps continue to exist between legal provisions and their actual implementation.



Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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Accessibility: Open Access

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