Generally, the court follows the rules of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) for cases under the DV Act. However, the court can make its own rules for handling applications under Section 12.
If A files a case under the DV Act, the court will generally follow the CrPC rules for the hearing and evidence. However, the court can decide how to handle the initial application.
- •The court will usually follow the CrPC rules in your case.
- •The court can create its own procedures for certain applications.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
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