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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
Explanation:
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.