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Which provision of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 protects a Protection…

Section 35 bars a suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding against a Protection Officer for damage caused or likely to be caused by anything done or intended in good…

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Which provision of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 protects a Protection Officer from proceedings for damage caused or likely to be caused by action taken or intended in good faith under the Act, its rules or its orders?

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Section 35 bars a suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding against a Protection Officer for damage caused or likely to be caused by anything done or intended in good faith under the Act, a rule or an order made under it.

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Option A

Section 30 deems Protection Officers and members of service providers to be public servants while acting or purporting to act under the Act.

Option B

Section 33 deals with a Protection Officer’s failure or refusal without sufficient cause to discharge duties as directed by the Magistrate.

Option C

Section 35 is the good-faith protection for Protection Officers.

Option D

Section 36 provides that the Act operates in addition to other laws in force.

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