Duration and alteration of orders
Full Text
(1) A protection order made under section 18 shall be in force till the aggrieved person applies for discharge.
(2) If the Magistrate, on receipt of an application from the aggrieved person or the respondent, is satisfied that there is a change in the circumstances requiring alteration, modification or revocation of any order made under this Act, he may, for reasons to be recorded in writing pass such order, as he may deem appropriate.
Plain English Summary
Provides that protection orders remain in force until the victim applies for discharge, and allows modification or revocation of any order upon a change in circumstances.
Key Legal Elements
- Protection orders under Section 18 remain in force indefinitely until the victim applies to discharge them.
- Either party (victim or respondent) can apply for alteration, modification, or revocation of any order.
- Magistrate must be satisfied that a genuine change in circumstances has occurred.
- Magistrate must record reasons in writing for altering, modifying, or revoking an order.
Practical Note
A protection order has indefinite duration unless the victim asks to discharge it. Any other order (like maintenance or residence) can be altered or modified under sub-section (2) if there is a material change in circumstances.
हिंदी पाठ
(1) धारा 18 के अधीन किया गया कोई संरक्षण आदेश तब तक प्रवृत्त रहेगा जब तक व्यथित व्यक्ति उसके उन्मोचन (उन्मुक्त करने) के लिए आवेदन नहीं करता।
(2) यदि मजिस्ट्रेट का, व्यथित व्यक्ति या प्रत्यर्थी से आवेदन प्राप्त होने पर, यह समाधान हो जाता है कि परिस्थितियों में ऐसा परिवर्तन हुआ है जिसके कारण इस अधिनियम के अधीन किए गए किसी आदेश में परिवर्तन, उपांतरण (संशोधन) या प्रतिसंहरण (रद्द करना) आवश्यक है, तो वह उन कारणों को, जो लिखित में दर्ज किए जाएंगे, ऐसे आदेश पारित कर सकेगा जो वह उचित समझे।