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[#61] Which of the following is correct?

(A) The Protection Officers shall as far as possible be women

(B) The District Magistrate has to act as Protection Officer

(C) The Dowry Officer of the District has to act as Protection Officer

(D) None of the above

Correct Answer

(A) The Protection Officers shall as far as possible be women

[#62] A protection order made under Section 18 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 shall be in force till

(A) The period of 60 days expires

(B) The Magistrate desires

(C) The aggrieved person applies for discharge

(D) The respondent applies for discharge

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[#63] The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 extends to

(A) Whole of India

(B) Whole of India except State of Jammu and Kashmir

(C) Whole of India except Union territories

(D) Whole of Indian citizens except Muslims and Jains

Correct Answer

(A) Whole of India

Explanation

Solution: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 extends to the whole of India . This means that the provisions of the Act apply across all states and union territories of the country, ensuring that women across the nation are protected from domestic violence and provided with legal remedies to address such issues. Option B: Whole of India except State of Jammu and Kashmir is not the accurate answer as the Act is applicable to the entire country, including the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Option C: Whole of India except Union territories is not the accurate answer as the Act extends to all parts of India, including both states and union territories. Option D: Whole of Indian citizens except Muslims and Jains is not the accurate answer as the Act is applicable to women of all religions and communities, ensuring their protection from domestic violence. Given the options provided, the correct answer is Option A: Whole of India.

[#64] Which of the following is not a duty and function of Protection Officers-

(A) To get the aggrieved person medically examined, if she has sustained bodily injuries and forward a copy of the medical report to the police station and the Magistrate having jurisdiction in the area where the domestic violence is alleged to have been taken place

(B) To refer the dispute between aggrieved person and respondent by obtaining willingness of the aggrieved person to Lokadalat for amicable resolution of dispute

(C) To ensure that the order for monetary relief under section 20 is complied with and executed, in accordance with the procedure prescribed under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974)

(D) None of above

(E) 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

(F) To try to bring about change in the attitude of society towards woman

(G) 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

(H) 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

Correct Answer

(B) To refer the dispute between aggrieved person and respondent by obtaining willingness of the aggrieved person to Lokadalat for amicable resolution of dispute
(F) To try to bring about change in the attitude of society towards woman

[#65] The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 extends to whole of India, except:

(A) State of Jammu & Kashmir

(B) State of Nagaland

(C) Tribal areas of Assam as referred to in paragraph 20 of the sixth schedule to the Constitution

(D) All the above

Correct Answer

(A) State of Jammu & Kashmir