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What does section 4 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 address?

Section 4 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 allows anyone with reason to believe domestic violence has happened, is happening or is likely to…

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What does section 4 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 address?

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Section 4 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 allows anyone with reason to believe domestic violence has happened, is happening or is likely to happen to tell the concerned Protection Officer. It protects a person from civil and criminal liability for giving that information in good faith.

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Section 4 supplies a reporting and good-faith protection rule.

Option B

Section 4 addresses giving information to the Protection Officer and protects good-faith informants.

Option C

Section 12 concerns applications to a Magistrate.

Option D

Section 8 governs appointment of Protection Officers.

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