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In section 164 ofthe Code ofCriminal Procedure, after sub-section(5), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:- "(5A) (a) In cases punishable under section 354, section 354A, section 354B, section' 354C, section 354D, sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 376, section 376A,section 376B,section 376C,section376D,section376Eorsection509ofthe IndianPenal Code,the Judicial Magistrate shall record the statement ofthe person against whom such offence has been committed in the manner prescribed in sub-section (5), as soonas the commission ofthe offence is brought to the notice ofthe police: Provided that ifthe person making the statement is temporarily or permanently mentally orphysically disabled, the Magistrate shall take the assistance ofan interpreter or a special educator in recording the statement: Provided further that if the person making the statement is temporarily or permanently mentally or physically disabled, the statement made by the person, with the assistance ofan interpreter or a special educator, shall be videographed. Amendment of section