Consider these statements about the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Statement 1.…
Sections 8 and 9 provide for appointment and functions of Protection Officers. Sections 20 and 21 allow certain monetary relief and temporary custody orders concerning…
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Consider these statements about the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Statement 1. The Act provides for Protection Officers who assist victims of domestic violence.
Statement 2. The Act establishes a general rehabilitation scheme for the children of victims of domestic violence.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Sections 8 and 9 provide for appointment and functions of Protection Officers.
Sections 20 and 21 allow certain monetary relief and temporary custody orders concerning children.
Those provisions do not establish a general child-rehabilitation scheme.
Option feedback
Option A
The Act provides for Protection Officers and specific child-related relief, without establishing the scheme described.
Option B
The Act provides for Protection Officers, and the stated general scheme is absent.
Option C
The second statement overstates the child-related relief provided by the Act.
Option D
The statutory appointments under section 8 make the first statement true.
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