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You can obtain a new Voter ID Card either by applying online or in person. Obtaining a Voter ID Card Step 1: You are eligible to vote if your name appears in the electoral list, otherwise you need to register to vote. Check if you are registered to vote here. Read more about verifying yourRead more

 Updating Voter ID. You can update personal details in your Voter ID Card such as: Name Photo  Age  Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC) Number Address  Date of birth  Name of relative  Type of relation Gender  To understand how to update, read more here.  If you require any additional help and support, please see here. ReadRead more

To issue different kinds of government proof of identification, you will have to submit a document for proof of age. For the kind of proof of identification you are applying for or updating, you can use any document from the list given below: Aadhar Card, PAN Card and Passport Birth Certificate Voter ID Depending onRead more

To issue different government kinds of proof of identification, you will have to submit a proof of residence, which may indicate your permanent address or your communication address. For the kind of proof of identification you are applying for or updating, you can use any document from the list given below: Aadhar Card, PAN Card,Read more

You may require a Ration Card for purposes like getting ID proof, purchasing grains at subsidized prices, etc. To get a new Ration Card, please follow the steps given below. Both the online procedure and the procedure for applying physically is given. Procedure for Applying In-Person Follow the steps given below to get a newRead more

When you update your Ration Card, you get a new card with the details changed, as indicated by you. Please read below for information on the details that can be updated, and the procedure for updation. You can update the following details: The number of family members covered Your personal details, like the name, etc. Read more

A Passport is an official document issued by the government that allows you to travel1 internationally, and serves as a proof of identification.1 The Ministry of External Affairs issues Passports through the Central Passport Organisation (CPO) and you will be able to apply for a passport by approaching Passport Offices, Passport Seva Kendras (PSK) andRead more

The procedure for a new Passport, updating a Passport and re-issuing a Passport in case you have lost or damaged it, is the same in India. With respect to Passport, reissue refers to renewal of a passport. These can be done either online or in-person – both the procedures are described below.  Please note thatRead more

Ration card is an official document issued to households that are eligible to purchase essential commodities, such as food grain, at  subsidized prices from the Public Distribution System, and also serves as a proof of identification.  Ration cards are issued by the Department of Food Supplies and Consumer Affairs of state governments, under the MinistryRead more

If you have lost or damaged your Learner’s License, you can get a duplicate Learner’s License with your application number and date of birth. Follow the steps given below to get a print-out of your Learner’s License: Step 1 – You should visit the website of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and select theRead more

As a Learner’s License is valid only for 6 months, you need to get it renewed or get a new one once that period has passed.  You can renew your Learner’s License, which is valid for 6 months, or obtain a new one after the date of its expiry, depending on the rules of yourRead more

You need to get a Learner’s License before you can apply for a Driving License. Given below is the online and in-person procedure for obtaining a Learner’s License: Procedure for Applying In-Person Follow the steps given below to get a new Learner’s License: Step 1 – You should go to the RTO/RTA Regional Transport OfficeRead more

A Learner’s License1 is a temporary license which is valid for 6 months, which legally allows you to practice driving on Indian roads, as long as you are accompanied by an adult who holds a valid Driving License.2 Please note that you must be 18 years old before you apply for a DL for aRead more

If you have lost or damaged your Driving License (DL), you can apply for a duplicate DL, in which case you will be given a new DL.  Follow the steps given below for a duplicate DL:  Step 1 – You should inform the Regional Transport Office (RTO)/ Regional Transport Authority (RTA) of your state, fromRead more

Sometimes, you may need to update certain details on your Driving License (DL), after which you will be given a new DL, and your old DL will be taken away. Please note that you do not have to take a driving test to update your DL. To update your Driving License, follow the steps givenRead more

A Driving License (DL) is valid for a limited time period, based on which you have to renew it. Given below are the time limits for validity of a Driving License (DL), with respect to its issue or renewal:  If you have not turned 30 years old, it will be effective till you turn 40Read more

You can apply for a new Driving License (DL) in any state where: You either live or ordinarily conduct business, or  Where your driving school from where you have taken your training1 is located You must apply for a DL after 30 days2and within 180 days3(6 months) of the issuance of the Learner’s License. PleaseRead more

A Driving License (DL) is an official document, issued in the form of a card, by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) or Regional Transport Authority (RTA) of each State, under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways,  which permits you to drive one or more types of vehicles, such as a motorcycle, car, etc. onRead more

Citizenship is the legal status given to a citizen of a particular country, which is granted by the Government. The rights that citizens of India have differ from non-citizens. For example, only citizens of India can contest in elections, 1), etc.  Proof of Citizenship In India, the government has not mandated that citizens should holdRead more

In India, getting proof of identification is of paramount importance since an ID proof contains your personal details, which are useful for authorities to determine and verify your identity. ID proofs serve various purposes including:  Government Benefits: ID proofs, such as Ration Cards, enable you to apply for and receive government benefits, such as foodRead more

Sexual harassment can happen to you in these workplaces: Government based organizations: Any establishment, such as offices, branches, undertakings, etc.that is owned, controlled, established or financed wholly or substantially by the government, local authority or a cooperative society.  Private sector based organizations: Any private establishment, such as non-governmental organizations, ventures, societies, trusts, etc., carrying onRead more

If you are a working woman in any capacity as given under, you will be protected from being subjected to sexual harassment at the workplace no matter the terms or conditions of employment, where they are employed or if they are simply visiting a place of work1. Section 2(a), Sexual Harassment of Women at WorkplaceRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. Any woman can file a complaint and seek protection against domestic violence under the law, for herself and her child/children. The religion of the woman does not matter1 i.e. any woman, regardless of her religion or caste, can fileRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. Domestic violence can be of many different kinds and in many form, such as verbal, sexual, etc. Given below is an indicative list of signs of domestic violence. You can get protection and go to Court if you, orRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. An act of domestic violence can happen anywhere. It need not always be confined to the house you are living in.1 Domestic violence can take place anywhere, like your place of employment or education, your child’s school, the marketplace,Read more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. In order to seek relief for domestic violence under the law, you need to prove that you have a domestic relationship with the harasser. A domestic relationship means that you are related in any of the following ways withRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. You live in a shared household with your harasser if you:  Have lived with the harasser  In order to seek protection and relief, you must live, or have lived at some point of time, with your harasser in theRead more

You can complain against both men and women for domestic violence. You can complain against the following:  Your family: You can complain about your family, if they are subjecting you to domestic violence, in the following circumstances: If you are related to the harasser by blood, you can file a case against them. For example,Read more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. To seek immediate protection from domestic violence, you should file an application with the Court with the help of a Protection Officer or a lawyer. The Court will pass a protection order to give you and your child/children protectionRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. While filing a domestic violence complaint, you might need additional support and help, which you can access by approaching the authorities listed below.  Support and Assistance Protection Officer You can also approach the Protection Officer of your district, whoRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. You can also reach out to certain helplines that will help you file a complaint, locate the relevant Protection Officer, and provide additional help and support. The relevant governmental helplines are listed below. Violence and Crimes Police If youRead more

In addition to filing a case for domestic violence, where you can seek, among other things, protection or monetary relief, you can also1 file a criminal case with the Court against the harasser if the violence you faced is severe. By filing a criminal case, the harasser would be punished for the act of violence committedRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. To get money or compensation from the harasser, you can file an application 1 with the Court asking for monetary relief with the help of a lawyer or a Protection Officer. The Court will pass an order to compensate youRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. If you are being thrown out of your shared household (house) by your harasser or you don’t feel safe living in your house, you can approach the Court for help with the assistance of a lawyer or a ProtectionRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. Domestic incident report (DIR)1 is a report that is made on receiving a complaint of domestic violence from a woman. This report can be made by either a Protection Officer or a service provider. The DIR will contain detailsRead more