Counselling
Full Text
(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.
Plain English Summary
Empowers the Magistrate to direct either or both parties to undergo counselling with a registered service provider, setting the next hearing within 2 months.
Key Legal Elements
- Magistrate can direct either or both parties to undergo counseling at any stage.
- Counseling must be done by a qualified member of a registered service provider.
- If counseling is ordered, the next hearing must be scheduled within a maximum of 2 months.
Practical Note
Provides a chance for dispute resolution via certified counsellors. A strict two-month limit for the next hearing ensures that counselling is not used to drag or delay the case.
हिंदी पाठ
(1) मजिस्ट्रेट, इस अधिनियम के अधीन कार्यवाही के किसी भी प्रक्रम पर, प्रत्यर्थी या व्यथित व्यक्ति को, या तो अकेले या संयुक्त रूप से, किसी ऐसे सेवा प्रदाता के किसी सदस्य से परामर्श करने का निर्देश दे सकता है जिसके पास परामर्श में ऐसी योग्यताएं और अनुभव हो जो विहित किया जाए।
(2) जहां मजिस्ट्रेट ने उपधारा (1) के अधीन कोई निर्देश जारी किया है, वहां वह मामले की अगली सुनवाई की तारीख दो महीने से अधिक की अवधि के भीतर नियत करेगा।