Witness protection scheme: Kerala High Court seeks State government’s response to PIL
State government “lagging” in the implementation of the scheme, says High Court. The scheme provides for threat assessment, protection measures, constitution of competent authorities and witness protection cells, periodic review, and a witness protection fund
The Hindu · · 1 min read ·
State government “lagging” in the implementation of the scheme, says High Court. The scheme provides for threat assessment, protection measures, constitution of competent authorities and witness protection cells, periodic review, and a witness protection fund
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