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Section 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.