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Under section 33 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, what penalty can apply to…

Section 33 applies where a Protection Officer fails or refuses without sufficient cause to discharge duties directed by the Magistrate in a protection order. The penalty is…

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Under section 33 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, what penalty can apply to a Protection Officer who, without sufficient cause, fails to discharge duties the Magistrate directs in a protection order?

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Section 33 applies where a Protection Officer fails or refuses without sufficient cause to discharge duties directed by the Magistrate in a protection order. The penalty is imprisonment of either description for up to one year, a fine of up to ₹20,000, or both.

Under section 34, a complaint needs the previous sanction of the State Government or an authorised officer before prosecution or another legal proceeding lies against the Protection Officer.

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Option A

Section 33 prescribes imprisonment, a fine or both. It does not specify dismissal as its penalty.

Option B

Compensation is a different remedy under the Act. Section 33 prescribes imprisonment, a fine or both.

Option C

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

Option D

A fine may be imposed on its own, but imprisonment or both penalties are also available.

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