Cognizance and proof
Section 32 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 deals with cognizance and proof. 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. The Act came into force on 26 Oct 2006.
(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.
Section 32, The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act 43 of 2005).
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Questions about Section 32
What does Section 32 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act deal with?
Section 32 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is headed "Cognizance and proof". 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.
How do I find court cases under Section 32 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 32, section 32 DV Act, section 32 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. People searching for it also type domestic violence act 32. 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 32 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 31 (Penalty for breach of protection order by respondent), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 32 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act come into force?
Section 32 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, cited as DV Act 32, 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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