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Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 what is the penalty for not discharging duty by protection officer?

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Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 what is the penalty for not discharging duty by protection officer?

Option A: Imprisonment up to 1 year or fine up to Rs. 25,000 or with both

Section 33 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 specifies the penalties for a protection officer who fails or refuses to discharge his duties as directed by the Magistrate. The penalty includes:

1. Imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year.
2. Fine which may extend to twenty-five thousand rupees.
3. Or both.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: Imprisonment up to 1 year or fine up to Rs. 25,000 or with both.
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Deepika Vipin
Deepika Vipin 1 year ago
It's 20000/- not 25000/-
Angel
Angel 2 years ago
fine upto 20,000(opt.A)
Aditi Vishwakarma
Aditi Vishwakarma 2 years ago
WRONG ANSWER. THE AMOUNT OF FINE UNDER SECTION IS 20,000 RS NOT 25K
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