Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
CHAPTER V — MISCELLANEOUS · Section 33

Penalty for not discharging duty by Protection Officer

Synced on 13 Aug 2026Text as per India Code

If any Protection Officer fails or refuses to discharge his duties as directed by the Magistrate in the protection order without any sufficient cause, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees, or with both.

Judgments on Section 33