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The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Counselling

In force From 26 Oct 2006 Act 43 of 2005 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 43 of 2005 Ministry Women and Child Development Enacted 13 Sep 2005 In force 26 Oct 2006 Cited by 1 provision Instruments 1

Section 14 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 deals with counselling. 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. The Act came into force on 26 Oct 2006.

(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.

Section 14, The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act 43 of 2005).

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  1. s. 37 Power of Central Government to make rules

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1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

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Questions about Section 14

What does Section 14 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act deal with?

Section 14 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is headed "Counselling". 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.

How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: DV Act 14, section 14 DV Act, section 14 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. People searching for it also type domestic violence act 14 of 2021. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 14 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006 (2006).

When did Section 14 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act come into force?

Section 14 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, cited as DV Act 14, came into force on 26 Oct 2006, having been enacted on 13 Sep 2005. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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