Which of the following is not a duty and function of Protection Officers-
A. To ensure that the aggrieved person is provided legal aid under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (39 of 1987) and make available free of cost the prescribed form in which a complaint is to be made;
B. To try to bring about change in the attitude of society towards woman
C. To maintain a list of all service providers providing legal aid or counseling, shelter homes and medical facilities in a local area within the jurisdiction of the Magistrate;
D. To make available a safe shelter home, if the aggrieved person so requires and forward a copy of his report of having lodged the aggrieved person in a shelter home to the police station and the Magistrate having jurisdiction in the area where the shelter home is situated
Answer: Option B
In the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 domestic violence includes:-
A. Economic abuse
B. Sexual abuse
C. (A) and (B)
D. None of these
A. Of her right to free legal services under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (39 of 1987)
B. Of her right to file a complaint under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), wherever relevant
C. Of her right under Hindu Succession Act as amended by Amending Act No. 39 of 2005
D. All of above
A. For dismissal
B. To pay compensation
C. To be punished with imprisonment or with fine or with both
D. To be punished with fine only
A. Only one
B. Such number as State Government may consider necessary
C. Not more than three
D. None of the above is correct
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