LawgistThe Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
36Child not to see accused at the time of testifying
(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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PROCEDURE AND POWERS OF SPECIAL COURTS AND RECORDING OF EVIDENCE
- 33 Procedure and powers of Special Court
- 34 Procedure in case of commission of offence by child and determination of age by Special Court
- 35 Period for recording of evidence of child and disposal of case
- 36 Child not to see accused at the time of testifying
- 37 Trials to be conducted in camera
- 38 Assistance of an interpreter or expert while recording evidence of child
