State repeals archaic practice of roping in teachers as witnesses Teachers across Maharashtra are set to witness a welcome change in the government's attitude towards them. After decades of using them as panchs (witnesses) in criminal and court proceedings, the state home department has decided to do away with the practice. A witness is a respected person from a locality where a crime - murder, suicide, robbery, road accident, etc. - has taken place. Such persons are called to the crime scene and their statement is recorded. Their testimony carries a lot of weight in the court as it doesn't allow anyone to tamper with the evidence, at a later ... Continue reading... http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/...eachers-as-witnesses/articleshow/50712522.cms
