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    Question

    What is the name of the scheme established by the

    Supreme Court of India to ensure the safety and security of witnesses facing threats, which is also relevant to the banking industry's efforts to combat fraud and ensure the safety of customers' transactions?
    A Safety Assurance Scheme Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Witness Protection Scheme Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Witness Security Programme Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Judicial Witness Guard Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Supreme Court of India has drawn up a nationwide Witness Protection Scheme to provide security to witnesses facing threats. This became necessary as witnesses often turn hostile during trials due to harassment or lack of protection. The scheme provides for threat assessment of witnesses and protective measures based on three categories of threat perception.

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