In the following question, a Statement is followed by two Conclusions, I and II. Statement : Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, a Magistrate may issue a protection order to prevent the respondent from committing acts of domestic violence, contacting the aggrieved person, alienating assets or stridhan without permission, or causing harm to her dependents. Conclusions : I. A protection order can cover not just physical violence but also financial and emotional aspects of domestic violence. II. The Magistrate has wide powers to restrict the respondent’s conduct to safe- guard the aggrieved person and her dependents. In the context of the above Statement and Conclusions under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, which one of the following is correct ?
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Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, the statement describes the protective framework. Conclusion I (about the scope of protection) and Conclusion II (about the remedies available) both logically follow from the Act's provisions — the Act provides comprehensive protection including residence orders, monetary relief, custody orders, and compensation.