Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
(PWDVA)
Counselling.
Chapter 4: PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING ORDERS OF RELIEFS
Section: 14
(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.
