Under Section 30 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the following are deemed…
Section 30 covers both the Protection Officers and the members of service providers: while acting or purporting to act under the Act, rules or orders, they "shall be deemed…
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Under Section 30 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the following are deemed to be public servants:
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Correct answer C
Section 30 covers both the Protection Officers and the members of service providers: while acting or purporting to act under the Act, rules or orders, they "shall be deemed to be public servants" within the meaning of s.21 of the Indian Penal Code. The parties' advocates are not covered.
Current law: s.21 IPC now corresponds to s.2(28) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
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