Assistance of an interpreter or expert while recording evidence of child
Section 38 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 deals with assistance of an interpreter or expert while recording evidence of child. wherever necessary, the Court may take the assistance of a translator or interpreter having such qualifications, experience and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, while recording the evidence of the child. The Act came into force on 14 Nov 2012.
(1) wherever necessary, the Court may take the assistance of a translator or interpreter having such qualifications, experience and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, while recording the evidence of the child.
(2) If a child has a mental or physical disability, the Special Court may take the assistance of a special educator or any person familiar with the manner of communication of the child or an expert in that field, having such qualifications, experience and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed to record the evidence of the child.
Section 38, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012).
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Questions about Section 38
What does Section 38 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act deal with?
Section 38 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is headed "Assistance of an interpreter or expert while recording evidence of child". wherever necessary, the Court may take the assistance of a translator or interpreter having such qualifications, experience and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed, while recording the evidence of the child.
How do I find court cases under Section 38 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 38, section 38 Pocso Act, section 38 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 38 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Rules, 2012 (2012).
When did Section 38 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act come into force?
Section 38 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, cited as Pocso Act 38, 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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