Trials to be conducted in camera
Section 37 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 deals with trials to be conducted in camera. 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 The Act came into force on 14 Nov 2012.
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).
Section 37, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012).
Questions about Section 37
What does Section 37 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act deal with?
Section 37 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is headed "Trials to be conducted in camera". 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
How do I find court cases under Section 37 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 37, section 37 Pocso Act, section 37 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 37 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act come into force?
Section 37 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, cited as Pocso Act 37, 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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- 9. Aggravated sexual assault813 words
- 5. Aggravated penetrative sexual assault811 words
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- 2. Definitions340 words
- 19. Reporting of offences338 words
- 45. Power to make rules323 words
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