Section 15
Assistance of welfare expert
Chapter 4: Procedure for obtaining orders of reliefs
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.
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (Act No. 43 of 2005). From the updated text on India Code, with later amendments. Being checked against the official copy; amendment notes are not shown yet.