Section33

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Penalty for not discharging duty by Protection Officer

In force From 26 Oct 2006 Act 43 of 2005 As on 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 33 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 deals with penalty for not discharging duty by Protection Officer. If any Protection Officer fails or refuses to discharge his duties as directed by the Magistrate in the protection order without any sufficient cause, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to twenty thousan The Act came into force on 26 Oct 2006.

If any Protection Officer fails or refuses to discharge his duties as directed by the Magistrate in the protection order without any sufficient cause, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees, or with both.
Section 33, The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act 43 of 2005).

Questions about Section 33

What does Section 33 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act deal with?

Section 33 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is headed "Penalty for not discharging duty by Protection Officer". If any Protection Officer fails or refuses to discharge his duties as directed by the Magistrate in the protection order without any sufficient cause, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to twenty thousan

How do I find court cases under Section 33 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 33, section 33 DV Act, section 33 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. People searching for it also type section 33 of the domestic violence act 2018 and how long are act 33 34 clearances good for. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 33 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act come into force?

Section 33 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, cited as DV Act 33, 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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