All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 20 (XX) Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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97.

In the following question, a Statement is followed by two Conclusions, I and II.


Statement :
Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, a Magistrate may issue a protection order to prevent the respondent from committing acts of domestic violence, contacting the aggrieved person, alienating assets or stridhan without permission, or causing harm to her dependents.

Conclusions:

i. A protection order can cover not just physical violence but also financial and emotional aspects of domestic violence.

ii.The Magistrate has wide powers to restrict the respondent's conduct to safeguard the aggrieved person and her dependents.

In the context of the above Statement and Conclusions under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, which one of the following is correct ?
A: Only Conclusion I follows
B: Only Conclusion II follows
C: Both Conclusions I and II follow
D: Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

The answer is: C