Child not to see accused at the time of testifying
Section 36 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 deals with child not to see accused at the time of testifying. The Special Court shall ensure that the child is not exposed in any way to the accused at the time of recording of the evidence, while at the same time ensuring that the accused is in a position to hear the statement of the child and communicate with his advocate. The Act came into force on 14 Nov 2012.
(1) The Special Court shall ensure that the child is not exposed in any way to the accused at the time of recording of the evidence, while at the same time ensuring that the accused is in a position to hear the statement of the child and communicate with his advocate.
(2) For the purposes of sub-section (1), the Special Court may record the statement of a child through video conferencing or by utilising single visibility mirrors or curtains or any other device.
Section 36, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012).
Questions about Section 36
What does Section 36 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act deal with?
Section 36 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is headed "Child not to see accused at the time of testifying". The Special Court shall ensure that the child is not exposed in any way to the accused at the time of recording of the evidence, while at the same time ensuring that the accused is in a position to hear the statement of the child and communicate with his advocate.
How do I find court cases under Section 36 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 36, section 36 Pocso Act, section 36 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 36 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act come into force?
Section 36 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, cited as Pocso Act 36, 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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