September 12, 2026

Section 15 – Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act: Assistance of Welfare Expert

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 — back to Table of Contents

Section 15. Assistance of welfare expert

In any proceeding under this Act, the Magistrate may secure the services of such person, preferably a woman, whether related to the aggrieved person or not, including a person engaged in promoting family welfare as he thinks fit, for the purpose of assisting him in discharging his functions.