Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act : Counselling. Indian Bare Acts :

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act,2005

Act No : 43

Section : Counselling.

14. 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.