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Section 32 DV Act — Cognizance and proof

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 · Official PDF page 11

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32. Cognizance and proof .—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), th e 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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