Section 9 of PWDVA : Section 9: Duties And Functions Of Protection Officers

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a woman named Priya is experiencing domestic violence at the hands of her husband, Rohit. Priya decides to seek help and approaches a Protection Officer in her area.

The Protection Officer's role, as outlined in Section 9 of The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, comes into play as follows:

• The Protection Officer assists Priya in filing a complaint and ensures that the Magistrate is informed of the situation for further legal action.
• They help Priya in creating a Domestic Incident Report and ensure it is sent to the local police station and relevant service providers.
• If P...

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