PWDVA · V — MISCELLANEOUS

Section 32. Cognizance and proof

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

32. Cognizance and proof .—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the offence under sub-section ( 1 non-bailable. Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the offence under sub-section (1) of section 31 shall be cognizable and (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.

Source: India Code