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Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, besides passing orders for protection and residence, a Magistrate can pass:
Correct Answer: D — All of the above
The correct answer is D: All of the above.
Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, a Magistrate can pass the following additional orders:
Section 21 — Custody orders: The Magistrate can pass custody orders for the child or children of the aggrieved person or the person making an application on her behalf.
Section 22 — Compensation orders: The Court is empowered to award compensation to the aggrieved person.
Section 23 — Interim and ex parte orders: The Magistrate can grant interim and ex parte orders, including powers vested under Sections 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22 of the Act.