What is the primary duty of the Special Court under Section 36(1) of the POCSO Act?
Section 36(1) requires the Special Court to "ensure that the child is not exposed in any way to the accused at the time of recording of the evidence", while letting the…
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What is the primary duty of the Special Court under Section 36(1) of the POCSO Act?
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Section 36(1) requires the Special Court to "ensure that the child is not exposed in any way to the accused at the time of recording of the evidence", while letting the accused hear the child's statement and consult his advocate. The thirty-day period for recording evidence comes from section 35(1) and trial in camera from section 37, and under section 33(2) questions reach the child only through the court.