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Under section 33 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, which option states the…

Section 33 allows imprisonment of either description for up to one year, a fine of up to ₹20,000, or both.

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Under section 33 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, which option states the complete penalty for a Protection Officer who, without sufficient cause, fails or refuses to discharge a duty directed by the Magistrate in a protection order?

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Section 33 allows imprisonment of either description for up to one year, a fine of up to ₹20,000, or both.

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Option A

Section 33 also allows a fine, either alone or together with imprisonment.

Option B

Section 33 also allows the court to impose both penalties.

Option C

These are the statutory limits and the court may impose either penalty or both.

Option D

The maximum fine is ₹20,000, and imprisonment is also available.

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