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Section 398PopularProcedural

Witness protection scheme

Full Text

Every State Government shall prepare and notify a Witness Protection Scheme for the State with a view to ensure protection of the witnesses.

Plain English Summary

Requires every State Government to formulate and implement a scheme specifically for the protection of witnesses.

Key Legal Elements

  • Mandatory for all State Governments
  • Focus on ensuring witness safety
  • Statutory requirement for notification

Practical Note

This section provides a statutory basis for Witness Protection Schemes, which were previously governed largely by judicial guidelines. It aims to prevent witness turning hostile due to threats.

हिंदी पाठ

प्रत्येक राज्य सरकार साक्षियों का संरक्षण सुनिश्चित करने के उद्देश्य से राज्य के लिए एक साक्षी संरक्षण योजना तैयार करेगी और अधिसूचित करेगी।