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A Magistrate directing the matter to be referred for counselling under Section 14 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, will fix the next date for hearing:
Correct Answer: B — Within a period not exceeding two months
The correct answer is B: Within a period not exceeding two months.
Section 14 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 — Counselling:
The Magistrate may, at any stage of 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 possesses such qualifications and experience in counselling as may be prescribed.
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.