Act Number: 43

Act Name: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Year: 2005

Enactment Date: 2005-09-13

Long Title: 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.

Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development

Department:

Section 25: Duration 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.
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