# The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, Section 37: Trials to be conducted in camera

- Act: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012)
- In force from: 2012-11-14
- Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/pocso-act/section/37/

## Text

The Special Court shall try cases in camera and in the presence of the parents of the child or any other person in whom the child has trust or confidence: Provided that where the Special Court is of the opinion that the child needs to be examined at a place other than the court, it shall proceed to issue a commission in accordance with the provisions of section 284 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).

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