What periods does section 35 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 specify for…
Under section 35(1), the child's evidence is to be recorded within 30 days and the Special Court records reasons for delay. Section 35(2) directs trial completion within one…
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What periods does section 35 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 specify for recording the child's evidence and, as far as possible, completing trial after the Special Court takes cognizance?
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Under section 35(1), the child's evidence is to be recorded within 30 days and the Special Court records reasons for delay. Section 35(2) directs trial completion within one year as far as possible. Both periods run from taking cognizance.
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Option A
The evidence period is 30 days and the trial target is one year.
Option B
The evidence period is 30 days.
Option C
The trial target is one year.
Option D
The evidence period is 30 days.
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