Section 32
Cognizance and proof
Chapter 5: Miscellaneous
(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.
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act No. 43 of 2005). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.
Related sections
- 30Protection Officers and members of service providers to be public servants
- 31Penalty for breach of protection order by respondent
- 33Penalty for not discharging duty by Protection Officers
- 34Cognizance of offence committed by Protection Officer
- 35Protection of action taken in good faith
- 36Act not in derogation of any other law