The Protection Of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005
33. Penalty for not discharging duty by Protection Officer.—.
If any Protection Officer fails or refuses to discharges 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.
Comments
This section provides that any Protection Officer who fails or refuses to discharge his duties as directed by the Magistrate in the protection order shall be punished with imprisonment of either description which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees or with both.
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The Protection Of Women From Domestic Violence Act, 2005,
