Under section 35(1) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, what is the…
The Special Court must record the child’s evidence within 30 days of taking cognizance of the offence and record the reasons for any delay. The separate target in section…
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Under section 35(1) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, what is the prescribed period for the Special Court to record a child’s evidence?
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The Special Court must record the child’s evidence within 30 days of taking cognizance of the offence and record the reasons for any delay. The separate target in section 35(2) concerns completion of trial.
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Option A
The statute prescribes 30 days from the Special Court taking cognizance.
Option B
The correct triggering event is cognizance. The period is 30 days.
Option C
Filing a charge sheet is not the statutory trigger.
Option D
The rule uses 30 days from cognizance.
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