Which of the following statements is true i The POCSO Act provides for compensation for medical expe...........

POCSO act Miscellaneous Provisions

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Which of the following statements is true?

i) The POCSO Act provides for compensation for medical expenses for the child offended

ii) The medical expenses may be provided after the registration of FIR only

Only i

Only ii

Both i and ii

None of the above

Explanation:

Rule 7 provides further details in relation to the payment of this compensation. It specifies that the Special Court may order that the compensation be paid not only at the end of the trial, but also on an interim basis, to meet the immediate needs of the child for relief or rehabilitation at any stage after registration of the First Information Report.