Recording of statement of a child
Section 24 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 deals with recording of statement of a child. The statement of the child shall be recorded at the residence of the child or at a place where he usually resides or at the place of his choice and as far as practicable by a woman police officer not below the rank of sub-inspector. The Act came into force on 14 Nov 2012.
(1) The statement of the child shall be recorded at the residence of the child or at a place where he usually resides or at the place of his choice and as far as practicable by a woman police officer not below the rank of sub-inspector.
(2) The police officer while recording the statement of the child shall not be in uniform.
(3) The police officer making the investigation, shall, while examining the child, ensure that at no point of time the child come in the contact in any way with the accused.
(4) No child shall be detained in the police station in the night for any reason.
(5) The police officer shall ensure that the identity of the child is protected from the public media, unless otherwise directed by the Special Court in the interest of the child.
Section 24, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012).
Questions about Section 24
What does Section 24 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act deal with?
Section 24 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is headed "Recording of statement of a child". The statement of the child shall be recorded at the residence of the child or at a place where he usually resides or at the place of his choice and as far as practicable by a woman police officer not below the rank of sub-inspector.
How do I find court cases under Section 24 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Pocso Act 24, section 24 Pocso Act, section 24 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 24 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act come into force?
Section 24 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, cited as Pocso Act 24, came into force on 14 Nov 2012, having been enacted on 19 Jun 2012. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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