Section 36
Child not to see accused at the time of testifying.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
About this Act
An Act to protect children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography and provide for establishment of Special Courts for trial of such offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
(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.
(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.