New Witness Centre: Safeguarding Voices in Courtrooms

Chief Justice Arun Palli inaugurated a Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centre in Jammu and Kashmir, enhancing child-friendly and victim-sensitive justice delivery. The centre is designed to protect vulnerable witnesses from intimidation, featuring modern amenities for a fair trial process, upholding their rights as per Supreme Court guidelines.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Jammu | Updated: 06-05-2026 20:47 IST | Created: 06-05-2026 20:47 IST

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In a significant move towards inclusive justice delivery, Chief Justice Arun Palli of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh inaugurated a Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centre on Wednesday.

This facility aims to ensure a child-friendly and victim-sensitive environment to prevent secondary victimization during court procedures.

The centre, equipped with modern amenities such as live-link video conferencing and child-friendly infrastructure, underscores the judiciary's commitment to fair trials and safeguarding the dignity of vulnerable witnesses.

(With inputs from agencies.)