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DV Act Section 32: Cognizance and proof

Verbatim · DV Act32. Cognizance and proof.—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the offence under sub-section (1) of section 31 shall be cognizable and non-bailable.(2) Upon the sole testimony of the aggrieved person, the court may conclude that an offence under sub-section (1) of section 31 has been committed by the accused.

Cite as: Section 32, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act No. 43 of 2005)