Guidelines for child to take assistance of experts, etc.
Full Text
Subject to such rules as may be made in this behalf, the State Government shall prepare guidelines for use of non-governmental organisations, professionals and experts or persons having knowledge of psychology, social work, physical health, mental health and child development to be associated with the pre-trial and trial stage to assist the child.
Plain English Summary
Mandates State Governments to formulate guidelines associating NGOs, psychologists, medical experts, and social workers to support the child at pre-trial and trial stages.
Key Legal Elements
- State Government mandate to frame guidelines for expert assistance
- Association of NGOs, mental health experts, psychologists, and social workers
- Support extends across both pre-trial (investigation) and trial stages
Practical Note
Support Persons (under POCSO Rules 2020) are designated pursuant to Section 39 guidelines to accompany the child during investigation, medical examination, and trial to provide emotional stabilization and prevent secondary trauma.
हिंदी पाठ
इस निमित्त बनाए जाने वाले नियमों के अधीन रहते हुए, राज्य सरकार बालक की सहायता के लिए पूर्व-विचारण (अन्वेषण) और विचारण के चरण में गैर-सरकारी संगठनों (NGO), व्यवसायियों और विशेषज्ञों अथवा मनोविज्ञान, सामाजिक कार्य, शारीरिक स्वास्थ्य, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य और बाल विकास का ज्ञान रखने वाले व्यक्तियों को संबद्ध करने के लिए उपयोग हेतु मार्गदर्शक सिद्धांत तैयार करेगी।