Section 26 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 ensures that recording of…

Section 26 requires the statement to be recorded as spoken by the child in the presence of a trusted person, with an interpreter or special educator where needed and by audio-video means wherever possible. These safeguards make the record accurate, child-friendly and sensitive to children with disabilities; the section does not require the accused's presence, a court setting or public access.