Haryana Takes Major Steps To Implement 3 New Criminal Laws

Haryana govt has also rolled out a new scheme called 'Haryana Witness Protection Scheme, 2025'

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

While taking a major stride towards implementing the three new Criminal Laws in the state, the Haryana Government has rolled out a new scheme 'Haryana Witness Protection Scheme, 2025' to ensure the protection of the witnesses in the State.

A notification to this effect has been issued by the Home Department. The scheme will apply to the witnesses of those offences which are punishable with death or life imprisonment or imprisonment upto seven years and above.

It will also cover punishments under sections 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as well as under sections 8, 10, 12, 14, and 15 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

Under the scheme, there will be three categories of witnesses based on the threat perception. Category A includes situations where the threat extends to the life of the witness, their family members, or any person in whom the witness is interested, during the investigation or trial, or thereafter.

Category B involves cases where the threat extends to the safety, reputation, or property of the witness, their family members, or any person in whom the witness is interested, during the investigation, trial, or thereafter.