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    Question

    Which of the following is the correct measure which can

    be taken by the Special Court under section 17 of the National Investigation Agency Act relating to the witnesses?
    A The holding of the proceedings at a place to be decided by the Special Court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The avoiding of the mention of the names and addresses of the witnesses in its orders or judgments or in any records of the case accessible to public Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The issuing of any directions for securing that the identity and address of the witnesses are not disclosed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All ab & c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 17. Protection of witnesses: (3) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (2), the measures which a Special Court may take under that sub-section may include— (a) the holding of the proceedings at a place to be decided by the Special Court; (b) the avoiding of the mention of the names and addresses of the witnesses in its orders or judgments or in any records of the case accessible to public; (c) the issuing of any directions for securing that the identity and address of the witnesses are not disclosed; and (d) a decision that it is in the public interest to order that all or any of the proceedings pending before such a Court shall not be published in any manner.

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