In any proceeding under this Act, the Magistrate may secure the services of such person, preferably a woman, whether related to the aggrieved person or not, including a person engaged in promoting family welfare as he thinks fit, for the purpose of assisting him in discharging his functions.
Section 15: Assistance of welfare expert.
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005Central Act · Act 43 of 2005
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section | 15 |
| Marginal note | Assistance of welfare expert. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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