Assistance of welfare expert
Section 15 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 deals with assistance of welfare expert. In any proceeding under this Act, the Magistrate may secure the services of such person, preferably a woman, whether related to the aggrieved person or not, including a person engaged in promoting family welfare as he thinks fit, for the purpose of assisting him in discharging his functions. The Act came into force on 26 Oct 2006.
In any proceeding under this Act, the Magistrate may secure the services of such person, preferably a woman, whether related to the aggrieved person or not, including a person engaged in promoting family welfare as he thinks fit, for the purpose of assisting him in discharging his functions.
Section 15, The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act 43 of 2005).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 15
What does Section 15 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act deal with?
Section 15 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is headed "Assistance of welfare expert". In any proceeding under this Act, the Magistrate may secure the services of such person, preferably a woman, whether related to the aggrieved person or not, including a person engaged in promoting family welfare as he thinks fit, for the purpose of assisting him in discharging his functions.
How do I find court cases under Section 15 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 15, section 15 DV Act, section 15 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. People searching for it also type domestic violence act section 15. 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 15 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Rules, 2006 (2006).
When did Section 15 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act come into force?
Section 15 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, cited as DV Act 15, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions623 words
- 3. Definition of domestic violence482 words
- 37. Power of Central Government to make rules443 words
- 19. Residence orders431 words
- 9. Duties and functions of Protection Officers360 words
- 20. Monetary reliefs336 words
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