# The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Section 32: Cognizance and proof

- 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/32/

## Text

(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.

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