section 36
Child not to see accused at the time of testifying
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012Criminal201248 sections9 chapters
Chapter VIII PROCEDURE AND POWERS OF SPECIAL COURTS AND RECORDING OF EVIDENCE
Statutory text
- (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.
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