"The evidence of the mother of the victim clearly shows that it was the respondent-accused who took away the victim. The victim and the accused were seen together on the date of commission of offence. It directed the HCs to adopt the guidelines framed by Delhi High Court on recording of statement such witnesses. Setting up of one centre for vulnerable witnesses may be perhaps required almost in every district in the country. All the high courts may take appropriate steps in this direction in due course in phases.

Source: Times of India October 28, 2017 20:06 UTC