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Police Protection of Violence Victims
Type of Measure
Services > Police > Protocols and guidelines
Form of Violence
Violence against women and girls
Year
2010
Brief Description
Both from a local or a court order, the local police can provide police protection at any stage of the court process on a victim's request through a Personal Security Officer (PSO) or by installing a static guard (i.e. head constable, constable alongwith home guard) at her residence to protect her life and property.
Source of Information
Response of the Government of India to the questionnaire on violence against women 2010
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