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Section 6. Protection to witnesses.
The Maharashtra Witness Protection and Security Act, 2017
Act no. IX of 20182018In forceMaharashtra (State Act)
6. Protection to witnesses.— In serious offences, the protection may be provided by the Committee to the witnesses if,— (a) the application is made by the witness or his relatives ; (b) the application is made by the Public Prosecutor or Additional Public Prosecutor in the trial ; (c) the investigating officer of the crime or any police officer in connection with the investigation is satisfied that, it is necessary to provide protection ; (d) the directions are so issued by the State Committee ; (e) the directions are so issued by the State Government ; (f) the directions are so issued by the Court.