Practice high-yield Law & Jurisprudence MCQs on Domestic Violence — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for Civil Judge, ADPP, FPSC, PPSC, CSS.
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Question 1 of 40
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★ ADPP
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Which section of The Domestic Violence Act 2005 deals with Relief in other suits and legal proceedings?
Correct Answer: Option B — Section 26 of The Domestic violence act 2005
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 26 of The Domestic violence act 2005 is the correct answer to “Which section of The Domestic Violence Act 2005 deals with Relief in other suits and legal proceedings”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 2 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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The power of a Magistrate under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is:
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “The power of a Magistrate under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 3 of 40
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"Economic abuse" under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence means and includes
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “"Economic abuse" under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence means and includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 4 of 40
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What is the provision for "right to reside" under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “What is the provision for "right to reside" under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 5 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Which section of The Domestic violence act 2005 deals with duties of police officers, service providers and Magistrate?
Correct Answer: Option C — Section 5 of The Domestic violence act 2005
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Section 5 of The Domestic violence act 2005 is the correct answer to “Which section of The Domestic violence act 2005 deals with duties of police officers, service providers and Magistrate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 6 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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"Sexual abuse" under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 includes any conduct of a sexual nature that abuses
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “"Sexual abuse" under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 includes any conduct of a sexual nature that abuses”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 7 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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Who can file an application to the Magistrate Under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic violence Act, 2005
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Who can file an application to the Magistrate Under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic violence Act, 2005”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 8 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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"Child" under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 includes
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “"Child" under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 9 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 who can inform about domestic violence to the Protection Officer?
Correct Answer: Option C — Any person
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Any person is the correct answer to “Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 who can inform about domestic violence to the Protection Officer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 10 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Monetary reliefs provided under Section 20 of the Domestic Violence Act may include:-
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Monetary reliefs provided under Section 20 of the Domestic Violence Act may include:-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 11 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Breach of protection order under Sections 31 and 32 of the Domestic Violence Act shall be an offence:-
Correct Answer: Option B — Cognizable and non-bailable
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cognizable and non-bailable is the correct answer to “Breach of protection order under Sections 31 and 32 of the Domestic Violence Act shall be an offence:-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 12 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Maximum penalty for breach of protection order by respondent under Section 31 of the Domestic Violence Act in terms of imprisonment shall be:-
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 year
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 year is the correct answer to “Maximum penalty for breach of protection order by respondent under Section 31 of the Domestic Violence Act in terms of imprisonment shall be:-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 13 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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Who can file complaint under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?
Correct Answer: Option D — Both (A) and (B)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (B) is the correct answer to “Who can file complaint under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 14 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Under the protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, besides passing orders for protection and residence, a Magistrate can pass:
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Under the protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, besides passing orders for protection and residence, a Magistrate can pass:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 15 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Non compliance of Protection Order by Court under Domestic Violence Act, will be an offence as
Correct Answer: Option C — Cognizable and Non-bailable
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cognizable and Non-bailable is the correct answer to “Non compliance of Protection Order by Court under Domestic Violence Act, will be an offence as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 16 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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In which of the following judgments, the Hon'ble Supreme Court held that where an act of domestic violence commenced prior to the enactment of The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act and continued even thereafter also, in such a situation, the aggrieved person is entitled to protection of the Act?
Correct Answer: Option A — (2014) 3 SCC 712, Sarswath v. Babu
Detailed Academic Explanation:
(2014) 3 SCC 712, Sarswath v. Babu is the correct answer to “In which of the following judgments, the Hon'ble Supreme Court held that where an act of domestic violence commenced prior to the enactment of The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act and continued even thereafter also, in such a situation, the aggrieved person is entitled to protection of the Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 17 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides under which Article of constitution:-
Correct Answer: Option B — Article 14, 15 and 21
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Article 14, 15 and 21 is the correct answer to “Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 provides under which Article of constitution:-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 18 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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When did The Domestic violence act 2005, come into force?
Correct Answer: Option D — 26th October 2006
Detailed Academic Explanation:
26th October 2006 is the correct answer to “When did The Domestic violence act 2005, come into force”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 19 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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On an application for obtaining orders for relief under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, the Magistrate shall not ordinarily fix first date of hearing beyond:-
Correct Answer: Option C — 3 days from the date of receipt of the application
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 days from the date of receipt of the application is the correct answer to “On an application for obtaining orders for relief under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act, the Magistrate shall not ordinarily fix first date of hearing beyond:-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 20 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
What is the power of Magistrate under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “What is the power of Magistrate under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 21 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Under section 23 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, on what basis, the concerned magistrate may pass an ex parte or interim order?
Correct Answer: Option A — Affidavit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Affidavit is the correct answer to “Under section 23 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, on what basis, the concerned magistrate may pass an ex parte or interim order”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 22 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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"Domestic Violence" under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 constitutes
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “"Domestic Violence" under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 constitutes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 23 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 extents-
Correct Answer: Option A — To the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir is the correct answer to “Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 extents-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 24 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Section 10 of The Domestic violence Act 2005 deals with . . . . . . .?
Correct Answer: Option D — Service providers
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Service providers is the correct answer to “Section 10 of The Domestic violence Act 2005 deals with . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 25 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Under the provisions of Section 4-
Correct Answer: Option C — Any person who has reason to believe that an act of domestic violence has been, or is being, or is likely to be committed, may give information about it to the concerned Protection Officer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Any person who has reason to believe that an act of domestic violence has been, or is being, or is likely to be committed, may give information about it to the concerned Protection Officer is the correct answer to “Under the provisions of Section 4-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 26 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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"Shelter homes" under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 has been notified by
Correct Answer: Option C — State Governments
Detailed Academic Explanation:
State Governments is the correct answer to “"Shelter homes" under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 has been notified by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 27 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Shelter-home notified under the Domestic Violence Act is bound to provide shelter to the aggrieved person on the request of:-
Correct Answer: Option E — Both (A) and (D)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both (A) and (D) is the correct answer to “Shelter-home notified under the Domestic Violence Act is bound to provide shelter to the aggrieved person on the request of:-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 28 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
"Domestic Violence" includes
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “"Domestic Violence" includes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 29 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 the offence under section 31 which provides for penalty for breach of protection order by Magistrate is
Correct Answer: Option A — Cognizable and non-bailable
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cognizable and non-bailable is the correct answer to “Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 the offence under section 31 which provides for penalty for breach of protection order by Magistrate is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 30 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Any outsider (such as a neighbour or friend) who reports a domestic violence case in good faith to the concerned protection officer
Correct Answer: Option D — Has no liability
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Has no liability is the correct answer to “Any outsider (such as a neighbour or friend) who reports a domestic violence case in good faith to the concerned protection officer”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 31 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Any order made by the competent court under the Domestic Violence Act is enforceable:-
Correct Answer: Option C — Throughout India except the State of Jummu and Kashmir
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Throughout India except the State of Jummu and Kashmir is the correct answer to “Any order made by the competent court under the Domestic Violence Act is enforceable:-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 32 of 40
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★ Civil Judge
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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is enacted in-
Correct Answer: Option C — Fifty sixth year of Republic of India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fifty sixth year of Republic of India is the correct answer to “Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is enacted in-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 33 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Information to Protection Officer about domestic violence may be given under Section 4 of the Domestic Violence Act:-
Correct Answer: Option A — By any person
Detailed Academic Explanation:
By any person is the correct answer to “Information to Protection Officer about domestic violence may be given under Section 4 of the Domestic Violence Act:-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 34 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 who will present application to Magistrate
Correct Answer: Option D — Either (A) or (B) or (C)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Either (A) or (B) or (C) is the correct answer to “Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 who will present application to Magistrate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 35 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Which among the following International Conventions and Treaties follows the enactment of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 in India?
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Which among the following International Conventions and Treaties follows the enactment of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 36 of 40
★ Civil Judge
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★ Civil Judge
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The Council of Europe Convention recognizes all of the following about domestic violence, except that
Correct Answer: Option B — Economic violence within the family or domestic unit is not domestic violence
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Economic violence within the family or domestic unit is not domestic violence is the correct answer to “The Council of Europe Convention recognizes all of the following about domestic violence, except that”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 37 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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"Protection Officer" under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is appointed by
Correct Answer: Option C — State Government
Detailed Academic Explanation:
State Government is the correct answer to “"Protection Officer" under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is appointed by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 38 of 40
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★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
What is/are the duties of protection officers under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “What is/are the duties of protection officers under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 39 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
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Which woman is covered under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005?
Correct Answer: Option D — All the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All the above is the correct answer to “Which woman is covered under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
Question 40 of 40
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
★ Civil Judge
★ ADPP
Provisions of Section 18 provide that, Magistrate may, after giving the aggrieved person and the respondent an opportunity of being heard and on being prima facie satisfied that domestic violence has taken place or is likely to take place, pass a protection order in favour of the aggrieved person and prohibit the respondent from (mark the incorrect)-
Correct Answer: Option B — Providing any monetary aid to the person aggrieved
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Providing any monetary aid to the person aggrieved is the correct answer to “Provisions of Section 18 provide that, Magistrate may, after giving the aggrieved person and the respondent an opportunity of being heard and on being prima facie satisfied that domestic violence has taken place or is likely to take place, pass a protection order in favour of the aggrieved person and prohibit the respondent from (mark the incorrect)-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Domestic Violence.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Domestic Violence
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