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Which of these remedies may a Magistrate grant under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence…

Section 18 authorises protection orders, section 19 authorises residence orders, and section 20 authorises monetary relief. The Magistrate may grant each where its statutory…

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Which of these remedies may a Magistrate grant under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, where the applicable statutory conditions are met?

I. A protection order

II. A residence order

III. Monetary relief

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Correct answer D

Section 18 authorises protection orders, section 19 authorises residence orders, and section 20 authorises monetary relief.

The Magistrate may grant each where its statutory conditions are met.

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Option A

Sections 19 and 20 also provide for residence orders and monetary relief.

Option B

Section 20 additionally provides for monetary relief.

Option C

Section 18 also provides for a protection order.

Option D

Sections 18, 19 and 20 respectively provide for protection orders, residence orders and monetary relief.

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