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Where counselling is directed under Section 14(1) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence…

Section 14(2) says that where the Magistrate has directed counselling under section 14(1), "he shall fix the next date of hearing of the case within a period not exceeding…

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Where counselling is directed under Section 14(1) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, the Magistrate shall fix the next date of hearing:

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Section 14(2) says that where the Magistrate has directed counselling under section 14(1), "he shall fix the next date of hearing of the case within a period not exceeding two months". The interval leaves time for counselling while keeping the case moving.

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