Proceedings to be held in camera

In force From 26 Oct 2006 Act 43 of 2005 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 43 of 2005 Ministry Women and Child Development Enacted 13 Sep 2005 In force 26 Oct 2006

Section 16 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 deals with proceedings to be held in camera. If the Magistrate considers that the circumstances of the case so warrant, and if either party to the proceedings so desires, he may conduct the proceedings under this Act in camera. The Act came into force on 26 Oct 2006.

If the Magistrate considers that the circumstances of the case so warrant, and if either party to the proceedings so desires, he may conduct the proceedings under this Act in camera.
Section 16, The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act 43 of 2005).

Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is headed "Proceedings to be held in camera". If the Magistrate considers that the circumstances of the case so warrant, and if either party to the proceedings so desires, he may conduct the proceedings under this Act in camera.

How do I find court cases under Section 16 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 16, section 16 DV Act, section 16 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. People searching for it also type domestic violence act section 16. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 16 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, cited as DV Act 16, 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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