Legal World

Section 25 DV Act — Duration and alteration of orders

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 · Official PDF page 10

Open in NyayaOfficial PDF, page 10

25. Duration and alteration of orders .—(1) A protection order made under section 18 shall be in force till the aggrieved person applies for discharge.

(2) If the Magistrate, on receipt of an application from the aggrieved person or the respondent, is satisfied that there is a change in the circumstances requiring alteration, modification or revocation of any order made under this Act, he may, for reasons to be recorded in writing pass such order, as he may deem appropriate.

Text extracted from the official PDF (India Code source copy; consolidation date not certified). Line breaks and footnote marks may differ; the PDF is the authority.

For research. Check the official gazette and later amendments before citing a section.