Section 14 of Domestic Violence Act "Counselling"
1. The Magistrate may, at any stage of the proceedings
under this Act, direct the respondent or the aggrieved
person, either singly or jointly, to undergo counselling
with any member of a service provider who possess such
qualifications and experience in counselling as may be
prescribed.
2. Where the Magistrate has issued any direction under
sub‑section (1), he shall fix the next date of hearing of
the case within a period not exceeding two months.
Section 15 of Domestic Violence Act "Assistance of welfare expert"
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
Section 16 of Domestic Violence Act "Proceedings to be held in camera"
If the Magistrate considers that the circumstances of the case so warrant, and if either party to the proceedings so desires, he may conduct the proceedings under this Act in camera.