14. 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. COMMENTS :-THIS SECTION GIVES ADDITIONAL POWERS ON THE MAGISTRATE TO SEND THE PARTIES FOR COUNSELLING BEFORE THE EXPERTS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS - THE MEMBERS OF SERVICE PROVIDERS. BY VIRTUE OF THIS SECTION, THE COURT CAN SEND THE RESPONDENT OR COMPLAINANT OR BOTH TO THE OTHER THAN SERVICE PROVIDERS MEMBERS ALSO.