Cognizance and proof
Full Text
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the offence under sub-section (1) of section 31 shall be cognizable and non-bailable.
(2) Upon the sole testimony of the aggrieved person, the court may conclude that an offence under sub-section (1) of section 31 has been committed by the accused.
Plain English Summary
Classifies the breach of a protection order as a cognizable and non-bailable offense, and allows the court to convict the accused based on the victim's sole testimony.
Key Legal Elements
- Overrides CrPC provisions to make the Section 31(1) offense cognizable (arrest without warrant) and non-bailable.
- Grants court the authority to convict the accused on the sole testimony of the victim.
- Recognizes the private and domestic nature of the offense where direct third-party witnesses are rarely present.
Practical Note
Sub-section (2) provides significant protection to the victim, allowing the court to act on her sole testimony without requiring corroborating evidence, acknowledging that domestic violence typically occurs behind closed doors.
हिंदी पाठ
(1) दंड प्रक्रिया संहिता, 1973 (1974 का 2) में किसी बात के होते हुए भी, धारा 31 की उपधारा (1) के अधीन अपराध संज्ञेय और अजमानतीय होगा।
(2) व्यथित व्यक्ति के एकमात्र साक्ष्य (गवाही) पर, न्यायालय यह निष्कर्ष निकाल सकता है कि अभियुक्त द्वारा धारा 31 की उपधारा (1) के अधीन अपराध किया गया है।