Section34

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Cognizance of offence committed by Protection Officer

In force From 26 Oct 2006 Act 43 of 2005 As on 16 Oct 2026

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

Section 34 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 deals with cognizance of offence committed by Protection Officer. No prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Protection Officer unless a complaint is filed with the previous sanction of the State Government or an officer authorised by it in this behalf. The Act came into force on 26 Oct 2006.

No prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Protection Officer unless a complaint is filed with the previous sanction of the State Government or an officer authorised by it in this behalf.
Section 34, The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act 43 of 2005).

Questions about Section 34

What does Section 34 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act deal with?

Section 34 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act is headed "Cognizance of offence committed by Protection Officer". No prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Protection Officer unless a complaint is filed with the previous sanction of the State Government or an officer authorised by it in this behalf.

How do I find court cases under Section 34 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 34, section 34 DV Act, section 34 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. People searching for it also type domestic violence act no 34 of 2005. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 34 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act come into force?

Section 34 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, cited as DV Act 34, 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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