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As per Section 2(q) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, 'respondent' means and includes:
Correct Answer: A — Any adult person who is in a domestic relationship with the aggrieved person and against whom the aggrieved person has sought relief under the Act
The correct answer is A.
Section 2(q) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 defines 'respondent' as any adult person who is, or has been, in a domestic relationship with the aggrieved person and against whom the aggrieved person has sought any relief under this Act.
Proviso: An aggrieved wife or female living in a relationship in the nature of a marriage may also file a complaint against a relative of the husband or the male partner, including female relatives of the respondent husband or the male partner.