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[Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing.]
You or anyone on your behalf, can approach the authorities listed below to file a complaint against any domestic violence that you have been facing:
Police
Go to the Police Station
You can approach the police station in your area, or any other police station, and file a complaint for domestic violence. The police will file a DIR/FIR and/or direct you to the Protection Officer of the district who will be able to help you out further.
Protection Officer
Approach the Protection Officer
To file a complaint, the Protection Officer of the district will be the first point of contact for you. The Protection Officer will help you file a Domestic Incident Report (DIR), make applications to the Court to get you monetary relief, protection etc. A state-by-state list of Protection Officers is given here. If you cannot find the Protection Officer of your area, you can reach out to NGOs, civil society organizations and service providers who will put you in touch with one.
National and State Commissions for Women
Approach the National/State Commission for Women
National Commission for Women (NCW) is a national-level government organization that is empowered to investigate complaints related to issues faced by women, such as domestic violence, dowry harassment, rape, etc. The NCW will help you by:
- Monitoring and expediting the investigations being led by the police.
- Providing counselling or a hearing before the NCW, so that the dispute can be resolved between the two parties.
- Constituting an Inquiry Committee which makes spot inquiries, examines witnesses, collects evidence and submits the report with recommendations regarding the domestic violence.
You can get in touch with them by either calling the helpline number 1091, or sending an email to ncw@nic.in or filing an online complaint. As the NCW is located in New Delhi, you can approach the State Commission of Women situated in your state, and ask them for help.
Some states provide handbooks for ASHA workers where you can find more information on forms on violence, where it can happen and how to file a complaint to seek protection against domestic violence. For example, see this handbook published for ASHA in Chattisgarh, Delhi, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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You or anyone on your behalf, can approach the authorities listed below to file a complaint against any domestic violence that you have been facing:
Police
Go to the Police Station
You can approach the police station in your area, or any other police station, and file a complaint for domestic violence. The police will file a DIR/FIR and/or direct you to the Protection Officer of the district who will be able to help you out further.
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Approach the Protection Officer
To file a complaint, the Protection Officer of the district will be the first point of contact for you. The Protection Officer will help you file a Domestic Incident Report (DIR), make applications to the Court to get you monetary relief, protection etc. A state-by-state list of Protection Officers is given here. If you cannot find the Protection Officer of your area, you can reach out to NGOs, civil society organizations and service providers who will put you in touch with one.
National and State Commissions for Women
Approach the National/State Commission for Women
National Commission for Women (NCW) is a national-level government organization that is empowered to investigate complaints related to issues faced by women, such as domestic violence, dowry harassment, rape, etc. The NCW will help you by:
• Monitoring and expediting the investigations being led by the police.
• Providing counselling or a hearing before the NCW, so that the dispute can be resolved between the two parties.
• Constituting an Inquiry Committee which makes spot inquiries, examines witnesses, collects evidence and submits the report with recommendations regarding domestic violence.
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You can even make an application in writing on a simple piece of paper with the necessary details such as your name, gender, residential address, employment status, nationality, whether SC/ST (with proof in support), income per month (with affidavit), the case for which legal aid is required, reason for seeking legal aid, etc. and submit it physically or send by post.
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(1) सबसे पहले पीड़िता को पुलिस स्टेशन या कोर्ट में कम्प्लेन करानी होगी।
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Mera Pati mujhe janwaro ki Tarah Marta h or uske sb ghrwale bhi bhut marte h m bihar hu koi mujhe khana pani b nhi de raha h Pati bhi bol b nhi raha h mujhe ghr se bhar nikal diya tha fir mane 112 ki sahayta li or vo mujhe yha rehne k liye sbko bolkr gye h ki isko koi nikal ni sakta pr mujhe dar lag raha h ki y log fine esa na karde mere sath kirpaya koi sujhav de
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Hi,
My wife and her family is torturing me and my family. I am staying alone after July 2019. I am staying out of india due to my job. I have called my wife and my son in Dec 2020 in Air bubble flight during covid. She agree when i have requested so many times and again she left me in Sep. 2021 after that Me and my family lot of mental stress. It is completely domestic violence against me and my family. There are lot of things happen with me which i can’t able to explain because I don’t have that much evidence. Now her family is trying to file a complain against me for doing nothing. Please advice how can I get out from this situation. I am always thinking about suicide but i don’t want to give up. I am very tense about my parents.One time she slap me also. I am under too much depression and mental stress. I can’t able to focus in my job too. Who will help me in this situation ?
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