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The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 - HIPA

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iv.(v)She may also approach the Magistrate through otheragencies, such as <strong>Protection</strong> Officer, Police Officer orService Provider.<strong>The</strong> role <strong>of</strong> the NGOs as Service Providers has beenacknowledged in the <strong>Act</strong> itself.(vi) A strong support system has been created in favour <strong>of</strong> theaggrieved woman.(vii) It is for the <strong>Protection</strong> Officer, Police Officer or a ServiceProvider to aid and assist the aggrieved or affectedwoman, in seeking appropriate reliefs under the <strong>Act</strong> and toensure that the benefits flowing out <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Act</strong> are actuallymade available to her.(viii) Aggrieved woman has a right to be informed <strong>of</strong> thefacilities and services that may be available, specially withrespect to legal aid, safe shelter, medical facility, etc.

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