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| + | metatag-keywords=(witness protection india, witness protection scheme, witness security, witness protection rti) | ||
| + | metatag-description=(Witness Protection Scheme 2018: protection in serious offences. Categories A/B/C by threat. State-implemented.) | ||
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| + | ====== Witness protection scheme — eligibility + process (2026 guide) ====== | ||
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| + | <WRAP info> | ||
| + | **Quick answer:** Witness Protection Scheme 2018 (notified by SC + Ministry of Home Affairs): protection for witnesses in serious offences. Three threat categories: A (high), B (moderate), C (low). State-implemented. | ||
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| + | ===== Key facts ===== | ||
| + | * Notified 2018 (post-SC ruling in *Mahender Chawla v %%UoI%%*) | ||
| + | * Three threat categories: A (life-threat), | ||
| + | * Protection: identity-protection, | ||
| + | * Application by witness or court / IO | ||
| + | * State-implemented via Witness Protection Cell | ||
| + | * Funded by State Witness Protection Fund | ||
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| + | ===== Step-by-step ===== | ||
| + | - **Witness applies / court / IO refers** — To Competent Authority (DCP / SP). | ||
| + | - **Threat assessment by police** — Within 5 days. | ||
| + | - **Categorization: | ||
| + | - **Protection implemented** — Various measures based on category. | ||
| + | - **Periodic review** — Quarterly. | ||
| + | - **RTI for scheme implementation status** — State Witness Protection Cell. | ||
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| + | ===== Common issues ===== | ||
| + | * Application denied — appeal to higher authority. | ||
| + | * Threat category low despite severe threat — request reassessment. | ||
| + | * Protection inadequate — formally complain; RTI for implementation status. | ||
| + | * Identity leak — serious; report immediately + criminal complaint. | ||
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| + | ===== If stuck — file an RTI ===== | ||
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| + | Court records are split: judicial records (case file, orders) follow CPC rules + court counter; administrative records (vacancy, infrastructure, | ||
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| + | 1. Status of my case no. _____ as on date. | ||
| + | 2. Reasons for delay / non-listing in past 30 days. | ||
| + | 3. Number of similar cases pending + disposed in past 12 months. | ||
| + | 4. Procedure to seek certified copy / file inspection. | ||
| + | 5. Name + designation of court PIO + appellate authority. | ||
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| + | **Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[: | ||
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| + | ===== Frequently asked questions ===== | ||
| + | ==== Cost to witness? ==== | ||
| + | Free — fully state-funded. | ||
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| + | ==== Identity-protection how? ==== | ||
| + | Pseudonym in court records, separate hearing room, voice modulation, etc. | ||
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| + | ==== How long does protection last? ==== | ||
| + | Till threat exists (case-specific). Reviewed quarterly. | ||
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| + | ==== Witness protection refusal — recourse? ==== | ||
| + | Appeal to State Witness Protection Authority. Or writ petition. | ||
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| + | ===== Summary + next step ===== | ||
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| + | <WRAP center round tip 90%> | ||
| + | **Bottom line:** Witness Protection Scheme 2018 (notified by SC + Ministry of Home Affairs): protection for witnesses in serious offences. Three threat categories: A (high), B (moderate), C (low). State-implemented. | ||
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| + | * **AI RTI Drafter:** [[: | ||
| + | * **Browse all eCourts guides:** [[: | ||
| + | * **Helplines + grievance: | ||
| + | </ | ||
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| + | ===== Related ===== | ||
| + | * [[: | ||
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| + | //Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.// | ||
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