Section39
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

Guidelines for child to take assistance of experts, etc

In force From 14 Nov 2012 Act 32 of 2012 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 32 of 2012 Ministry Women and Child Development Enacted 19 Jun 2012 In force 14 Nov 2012 Instruments 1

Section 39 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 deals with guidelines for child to take assistance of experts, etc. Subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf, the State Government shall prepare guidelines for use of non-governmental organisations, professionals and experts or persons having knowledge of psychology, social work, physical health, mental health and child development to be associated with t The Act came into force on 14 Nov 2012.

Subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf, the State Government shall prepare guidelines for use of non-governmental organisations, professionals and experts or persons having knowledge of psychology, social work, physical health, mental health and child development to be associated with the pre-trial and trial stage to assist the child.

Section 39, 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.

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Questions about Section 39

What does Section 39 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act deal with?

Section 39 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act is headed "Guidelines for child to take assistance of experts, etc". Subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf, the State Government shall prepare guidelines for use of non-governmental organisations, professionals and experts or persons having knowledge of psychology, social work, physical health, mental health and child development to be associated with t

How do I find court cases under Section 39 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 39, section 39 Pocso Act, section 39 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 39 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 39 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act come into force?

Section 39 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, cited as Pocso Act 39, 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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