Under Section 24 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, the statement of a child…
As far as practicable, the statement is to be recorded by a woman police officer not below the rank of sub-inspector. Section 24(1) sets sub-inspector as the minimum rank;…
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Under Section 24 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, the statement of a child victim shall, as far as practicable, be recorded by a
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As far as practicable, the statement is to be recorded by a woman police officer not below the rank of sub-inspector. Section 24(1) sets sub-inspector as the minimum rank; it does not require an Inspector or Deputy Commissioner. The child's residence or chosen place is also specified, and the officer must not be in uniform while recording the statement.
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