Section 25

Duration of orders.

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

  • Act 43 of 2005
  • Ministry of Women and Child Development
About this Act

An Act to provide for more effective protection of the rights of women guaranteed under the Constitution who are victims of violence of any kind occurring within the family and formatters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

All sections
    (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.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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