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'Dangerous culture': Bombay HC slams police for 'copy-pasting' witness statements

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 6 May 2025 ()
The Bombay High Court has expressed serious concerns about police officers routinely copy-pasting witness statements into charge sheets, even in serious criminal cases, cautioning that this "dangerous culture" could benefit the accused. The court has directed the Maharashtra government to issue guidelines for recording witness statements and appointed an amicus curiae to suggest improvements to investigation quality.
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