Katara is no VIP, but his life is now shrouded in high-level security with police officers on speed dial. His story shows why witnesses to murder hesitate to come forward in India.
Under present definition, only a witness deposing in a criminal case is treated as 'vulnerable'. In order issued 8 April, SC allowed use of Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centres for other jurisdictions too.
IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.
The judiciary must have some other ways of providing safety to witnesses. For example, if there are attacks or false cases filed against witnesses, then speedy CBI investigation must be provided and if that is found to be from the original culprit, then that culprit must be arrested without any bail. Like in this case, D P Yadav must be surveilled 24X7 and put behind bars for any crime he commits.
The judiciary must have some other ways of providing safety to witnesses. For example, if there are attacks or false cases filed against witnesses, then speedy CBI investigation must be provided and if that is found to be from the original culprit, then that culprit must be arrested without any bail. Like in this case, D P Yadav must be surveilled 24X7 and put behind bars for any crime he commits.