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DV Act Section 14: Counselling
Verbatim · DV Act14. Counselling.—(1) The Magistrate may, at any stage of the proceedings under this Act, direct the respondent or the aggrieved person, either singly or jointly, to undergo counselling with any member of a service provider who possess such qualifications and experience in counselling as may be prescribed.(2) Where the Magistrate has issued any direction under sub-section (1), he shall fix the next date of hearing of the case within a period not exceeding two months.
Cite as: Section 14, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act No. 43 of 2005)