Medical examination of a child
Section 27 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 deals with medical examination of a child. The medical examination of a child in respect of whom any offence has been committed under this Act, shall, notwithstanding that a First Information Report or complaint has not been registered for the offences under this Act, be conducted in accordance with section 164A of the Code of Criminal Proce The Act came into force on 14 Nov 2012.
(1) The medical examination of a child in respect of whom any offence has been committed under this Act, shall, notwithstanding that a First Information Report or complaint has not been registered for the offences under this Act, be conducted in accordance with section 164A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1973).
(2) In case the victim is a girl child, the medical examination shall be conducted by a woman doctor.
(3) The medical examination shall be conducted in the presence of the parent of the child or any other person in whom the child reposes trust or confidence.
(4) Where, in case the parent of the child or other person referred to in sub-section (3) cannot be present, for any reason, during the medical examination of the child, the medical examination shall be conducted in the presence of a woman nominated by the head of the medical institution.
Section 27, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 27
What does Section 27 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act deal with?
Section 27 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is headed "Medical examination of a child". The medical examination of a child in respect of whom any offence has been committed under this Act, shall, notwithstanding that a First Information Report or complaint has not been registered for the offences under this Act, be conducted in accordance with section 164A of the Code of Criminal Proce
How do I find court cases under Section 27 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 27, section 27 Pocso Act, section 27 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.
What should I read with Section 27 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Rules, 2012 (2012).
When did Section 27 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act come into force?
Section 27 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, cited as Pocso Act 27, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 9. Aggravated sexual assault813 words
- 5. Aggravated penetrative sexual assault811 words
- 33. Procedure and powers of Special Court395 words
- 2. Definitions340 words
- 19. Reporting of offences338 words
- 45. Power to make rules323 words
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