PWDVA 32 — Cognizance and proof

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence, 2005

Statutory 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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