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Section 34 DV Act — Cognizance of offence c ommitted by Protection Officer

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

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34. Cognizance of offence c ommitted by Protection Officer .—No prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Protection Officer unless a complaint is filed with the previous sanction of the State Government or an officer authorised by it in this behalf.

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