Union minister of state for home Hansraj Ahir, however, said a witness protection scheme has been prepared by the home ministry and submitted to the Supreme Court, which approved it on December 5, 2018.
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Absence of a witness protection programme was one of the reasons for low conviction rate in criminal cases in the country, the Lok Sabha was informed on December 18.
Union minister of state for home Hansraj Ahir, however, said a witness protection scheme has been prepared by the home ministry and submitted to the Supreme Court, which approved it on December 5, 2018.
"Lack of witness protection is one of the reasons amongst others for low conviction rate," Ahir said in a written reply.
First Published on Dec 18, 2018 05:55 pm
