Section 32Central Act

Section 32: Cognizance and proof.

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the offence under sub-section (1) of section 31 shall be cognizable and non-bailable.

(2) Upon the sole testimony of the aggrieved person, the court may conclude that an offence under sub-section (1) of section 31 has been committed by the accused.

Sec 31 — Penalty for breach of protection order by respondent.

Sec 33 — Penalty for not discharging duty by Protection Officer.

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