Child not to see accused at the time of testifying
Chapter 8: Procedure and powers of Special Courts and recording of evidence
(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.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act No. 32 of 2012). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.
Related sections
- 33Procedure and powers of Special Court
- 34Procedure in case of commission of offence by child and determination of age by Special Court
- 35Period for recording of evidence of child and disposal of case
- 37Trials to be conducted in camera
- 38Assistance of an interpreter or expert while recording evidence of child