Clause 13

there is prima facie evidence that —

the respondent has contravened section 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 in respect of the victim;

the contravention referred to in sub‑paragraph (i) is likely to continue, or the respondent is likely to commit a contravention of section 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 in respect of the victim imminently; and

the contravention referred to in sub‑paragraph (ii), if continued or committed, is likely to have a substantial adverse effect on the victim or the victim’s day‑to‑day activities; and

it is just and equitable in all the circumstances for the protection order to be made on an expedited basis,the District Court may make an expedited protection order for all or any of the purposes of section 12(3) (subject to section 21(1)), notwithstanding that notice of the application has not been served on the respondent or has not been served on the respondent within a reasonable time before the hearing of the application.

from the date when such order is served on him in such manner as may be prescribed;

where the District Court dispenses with the service of such order, from the date when the service on him of such order is dispensed with by the District Court; or

such later date as the District Court may specify.

on the 28th day after the date of the making of the expedited protection order; (b)on the first day of the hearing of the application for the protection order.