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.
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Section 15: Assistance of welfare expert
Chapter IV — Procedure for Obtaining Orders of Reliefs
Source: official text of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.