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What is the subject of section 23 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?

Section 23 authorises interim orders and, where the statutory conditions are met, ex parte orders. Compensation and custody are separately provided for by sections 22 and…

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What is the subject of section 23 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?

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Section 23 authorises interim orders and, where the statutory conditions are met, ex parte orders.

Compensation and custody are separately provided for by sections 22 and 21. Section 35 protects good-faith action by the Protection Officer.

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Option A

Section 23(1) authorises just and proper interim orders. Section 23(2) permits ex parte relief on the statutory affidavit and prima facie showing.

Option B

Section 22 provides for compensation and damages. Section 23 governs the interim or ex parte power.

Option C

Section 35 provides protection for action taken in good faith by the Protection Officer.

Option D

Section 21 provides for temporary custody orders. Section 23 can operate procedurally in relation to that relief.

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