Mera Samvidhaan All of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012

Chapter VIII · Procedure and Powers of Special Courts and Recording of Evidence

36Child not to see accused at the time of testifying.

Section 36 · Chapter VIII · page 14 of the Act

(1) The Special Court shall ensure that the child is not exposed in anyway 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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