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Under section 2(a) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, what relationship must…

Section 2(a) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 defines an aggrieved person by the alleged violence and the present or past domestic relationship…

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Under section 2(a) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, what relationship must a woman alleging domestic violence by the respondent have with that respondent?

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Section 2(a) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 defines an aggrieved person by the alleged violence and the present or past domestic relationship with the respondent.

Section 12(1) separately allows the aggrieved person, a Protection Officer or another person acting for her to apply to the Magistrate.

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Option A

Marriage is not essential to the statutory definition.

Option B

The definition also covers married women who meet its conditions.

Option C

Section 2(a) requires the alleged act and a present or past domestic relationship with the respondent.

Option D

The definition contains no condition about having children.

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