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How does section 32(1) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 classify the offence…

Section 31(1) creates the offence of breaching a protection order or an interim protection order. Section 32(1) classifies that offence as cognizable and non-bailable.

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How does section 32(1) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 classify the offence of breach of a protection order by the respondent?

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Section 31(1) creates the offence of breaching a protection order or an interim protection order. Section 32(1) classifies that offence as cognizable and non-bailable.

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Option A

Section 32(1) classifies the section 31(1) offence as both cognizable and non-bailable.

Option B

The offence is cognizable, but the statute classifies it as non-bailable.

Option C

Both classifications conflict with section 32(1).

Option D

The offence is non-bailable, but the statute classifies it as cognizable.

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