Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Witness Protection Scheme”:
1.It provides for five categories of witness as per threat perception.
2.The scheme provides for a State Witness Protection Fund for meeting the expenses of the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: Scheme provides for three categories of witness as per threat perception.

  • Category A: Where the threat extends to life of witness or his family members, during investigation/trial or thereafter.
  • Category B: Where the threat extends to safety, reputation or property of the witness or his family members, during the investigation/trial or thereafter.
  • Category C: Where the threat is moderate and extends to harassment or intimidation of the witness or his family member’s, reputation or property, during the investigation/trial or thereafter.

The Scheme provides for a State Witness Protection Fund for meeting the expenses of the scheme.

Source: FORUMIAS