The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that, even for protected witnesses declared so under Section 173(6) of the Cr.P.C. read with Section 44 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (“UAPA”), the accused can exercise their right under Sections 207 and 161 of the Cr.P.C. to obtain copies of their redacted statements, ensuring that the
[207 CrPC] When Accused Can be Given Copy of the Statement of Protected Witness? Explains Supreme Court
