Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011
12. Protection of witnesses and other persons.
If the Competent Authority either on the application of the
complainant, or witnesses, or on the basis of information gathered, is of the
opinion that either the complainant or public servant or the witnesses or any
person rendering assistance for inquiry under this Act need protection, the
Competent Authority shall issue appropriate directions to the concerned
Government authorities (including police) which shall take necessary steps,
through its agencies, to protect such complainant or public servant or persons
concerned.