The Court had, therefore, asked the Central government to file an affidavit giving the following details:
a. The nature of Central Programmes/Plans outlining assistances to support the efforts under the DV Act by various States, including the extent of funding, conditions of governing financial support and the control mechanisms in place;
b. State-wise relevant data of litigation under the DV Act with respect to the complaints made, number of courts, and, the relative number of protection officers.
c. The broad desirable qualifications and eligible terms for creation of regular cadre of protection officers as well as the nature of their training and other standards.
d. The desirable cadre structure and career progression for the protection officers.
e. The model terms and conditions for such protection officers.
Source: Barandbench
