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What does section 18 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 authorise?

Section 18 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 authorises the Magistrate to issue a protection order after giving both parties an opportunity to be…

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What does section 18 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 authorise?

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Section 18 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 authorises the Magistrate to issue a protection order after giving both parties an opportunity to be heard and reaching prima facie satisfaction that domestic violence has occurred or is likely.

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Option A

Section 19 deals with residence orders.

Option B

Section 31 deals with penalties for breach of a protection order or interim protection order.

Option C

Section 14 governs counselling.

Option D

Section 18 confers the power to pass protection orders.

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