‘No Shield for Victims?’ Court Criticises Madhya Pradesh for Not Framing Witness Protection Rules Under BNSS in POCSO Case: Supreme Court ‘
The Supreme Court of India has issued notice to the State of Madhya Pradesh over its failure to formulate and notify rules under Section 398 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for witness protection, marking the first time the apex court is adjudicating a plea under this newly enacted provision. Bench Takes Cognisance of Legislative Vacuum in BNSS A Division Bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George…
