Section 33
Penalty for not discharging duty by Protection Officers.
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
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.
If any Protection Officer fails or
refuses to discharge his duties as directed by the Magistrate in the protection order without any sufficient
cause, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one
year, or with fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees, or with both.