In any proceeding under this Act, the Magistrate may secure the services of such person, preferably a woman, whether related to the aggrieved person or not, including a person engaged in promoting family welfare as he thinks fit, for the purpose of assisting him in discharging his functions.
CHAPTER IV PROCEDURE FOR OBTAININGORDERS OF RELIEFS
Section 15: Assistance of welfare expert
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005