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After giving the aggrieved person and the respondent an opportunity to be heard, what may satisfy the…

Section 18 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 allows the Magistrate to make a protection order after an opportunity of hearing and prima facie…

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After giving the aggrieved person and the respondent an opportunity to be heard, what may satisfy the prima facie requirement for a protection order under section 18 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?

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Section 18 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 allows the Magistrate to make a protection order after an opportunity of hearing and prima facie satisfaction that domestic violence has occurred or is likely to occur.

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Option A

Section 18 also permits an order where domestic violence is likely to occur.

Option B

Section 18 also permits an order where domestic violence has already occurred.

Option C

Section 18 permits an order when the Magistrate is prima facie satisfied that domestic violence has occurred or is likely to occur.

Option D

Either circumstance can satisfy the threshold on its own.

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