# The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Section 14: Counselling

- Act: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act 43 of 2005)
- In force from: 2006-10-26
- Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/dv-act/section/14/

## Text

(1) The Magistrate may, at any stage of the proceedings under this Act, direct the respondent or the aggrieved person, either singly or jointly, to undergo counselling with any member of a service provider who possess such qualifications and experience in counselling as may be prescribed. (2) Where the Magistrate has issued any direction under sub-section (1), he shall fix the next date of hearing of the case within a period not exceeding two months.

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