- SC order recording of rape victims and witnesses’ statements on fast track basis to avoid repeated recording of statement for quick trial
- Asks probing officers to take victim to a woman metropolitan judicial magistrate for this purpose under section 164 Cr PC
- A sealed cover containing evidence recording of victim statement will be admissible in course of trial.
- Apex court orders distribution of copies of order in this regard to states DGPs CPs in UTs and metropolitan cities.
Exams Perspective:
- Section 164 Cr PC
- Fast Track Courts