SIMPLYLAW
Women Section
You are in the Women's Rights Section.
Learn your basic rights, important laws, and the exact steps to file a complaint if something goes wrong.
Know Your Rights
Simple explanations of key protections for this group.
- Right to free legal aid in eligible cases.
- Right to privacy and dignity while filing complaints.
- Right to register a Zero FIR at any police station.
Legal Dictionary
Important laws in simple language.
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
Provides protection and relief for women facing physical, emotional, or economic abuse.
Maternity Benefit Act
Ensures paid leave and job protection during and after pregnancy.
How to File a Complaint
Follow these steps to document the incident and approach the right authorities.
- 1
Document the incident: dates, times, locations, and people involved.
- 2
Contact a women-specific helpline (e.g., 1091 or 181) and describe the issue.
- 3
Visit the nearest police station to file an FIR with supporting documents.
- 4
Request a copy of the FIR and keep the FIR number safely.
Common Issues in this Section
Harassment
Unwanted comments, messages, touching, or behaviour that makes you feel unsafe, threatened, or humiliated at home, in public, or at work.
Obscene Messages from Unknown Numbers
Repeated obscene calls or messages from unknown numbers on phone, messaging apps, or social media.
Verbal Abuse in Streets or Public Places
Catcalling, stalking, or abusive language directed at you in streets, markets, or public transport.
