JUDICIAL DECISION FOR A WITNESS PROTECTION IN INDIA

Authors

  • Dr. Geeta Shrivastava Professor, Legal Studies & Research, Himalayan University. Author
  • Ms. Tulika Assistant Professor (HOD), Legal Studies, Usha Martin University, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Author
  • Miss. Mamta Rani Assistant Professor, ILSR, Mangalayatan University, Beswan, Uttar Pradesh. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61841/jjf3k419

Keywords:

Protection, witness, criminal, Legislation, Enforcement

Abstract

In a criminal case, there is a lot of evidence, whether it comes from witnesses or from other sources. Many countries that are well-developed have laws that protect witnesses, but in India, there is no law that protects witnesses. People are in a bad situation because there isn't enough law to protect them. India's courts have played a positive role in protecting witnesses in many cases. This led to a lot of support for setting up Witness Protection Programs in the country. Rule of law is important when witnesses can give evidence in court without fear of intimidation or reprisal. 

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Published

30.04.2020

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Vol. 24 No. 2 (2020): 24 (2) 2020

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Shrivastava, G., Tulika, & Rani, M. (2020). JUDICIAL DECISION FOR A WITNESS PROTECTION IN INDIA. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24(2), 9811-9817. https://doi.org/10.61841/jjf3k419