The Delhi Witness Protection Scheme, 2025
The Delhi Witness Protection Scheme, 2025: A Landmark Initiative for Justice By Abhishek Jat, Advocate The Delhi Witness Protection Scheme, 2025 has been introduced by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi to safeguard witnesses from potential threats, intimidation, and coercion. This initiative, effective from February 28, 2025, aims to ensure that witnesses can testify without fear, thereby strengthening the judicial system. Witnesses often face significant risks while assisting in criminal proceedings, making this scheme a crucial step in upholding the rule of law. To address varying levels of threats, the scheme categorizes witnesses into three distinct groups. Category A includes individuals whose lives or those of their family members are at risk. Category B pertains to witnesses facing threats to their safety, reputation, or property. Meanwhile, Category C covers those subjected to harassment or intimidation, which may affect their dignity or ass...