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Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on drugs and narcotics which some readers may find disturbing.  Consuming banned drugs and substances is illegal in India and the punishment for this includes jail time  and/or fine.  If you are caught consuming cocaine, morphine, diacetyl-morphine, you can be punished with jail time for up to 1 year and/orRead 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. 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. 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. 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

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. If you decide to file a domestic violence complaint, a Protection Officer (PO) is generally the first point of contact for you. Anyone, including someone you know, can visit, call, or write to a Protection officer in your districtRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. Counselling refers to the provision of professional guidance by a counsellor, who will help you and your harasser settle the matter of the domestic violence you have faced, furnish a guarantee that violence will not repeat, and come upRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. Medical Facilities If you have been subjected to domestic violence, it is your right to receive medical assistance. You can approach the Protection Officer of your district or any service provider working within the ambit of women’s rights, andRead more

Cheque bouncing is a criminal offence and you can be arrested by the police. However, it is important to note that the police cannot arrest you without a warrant. In most cheque bouncing cases, a warrant for your arrest is issued if you do not appear before the Court after being summoned. The crime ofRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. The law has created different offences of child sexual abuse based on two criteria: 1. Based on the different types of actions and ways of sexually abusing a child. Non-Physical Any non-physical sexual behaviour through gestures, speech andRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. While recording a child’s statement on the abuse the following should be done by the police:1: Statement should preferably be recorded by a woman police officer not in uniform. It should be recorded at the child’s homeRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. There are Special Courts set up to deal with child sexual abuse because of the sensitivity of the issue. Unlike normal Courts, these Courts are supposed to follow a procedure that is designed to make sure thatRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. If anyone has done any form of sexual abuse on your child, threatens your child or records1 any sexual act done to your child, then you should complain against this person. As parents, you should make sureRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. When you approach the police to make a complaint against child sexual abuse either by calling 100 or by going to the police station the following process will take place: They will make a written record ofRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. It is illegal to falsely complain or provide false information against another person alleging that they have sexually abused a child in any way if they haven’t actually done so. The punishment for doing this is eitherRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. When you help, protect or intentionally encourage someone to sexually abuse a child, you become an abettor of child sexual abuse 1. For example, if someone tells you that they want to shoot pornographic videos of hisRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. If you find out that child sexual abuse is taking place, you must report it to the police, who in turn must record your complaint in writing. If you don’t, you can be punished with jail timeRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. A family member of a child can include anyone 1.: Related to them by blood, adoption, marriage, guardianship, foster care or  Someone who has a domestic relationship with the parents or child or those living in theRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. The law can punish any person who uses children in any form of media (advertisements, internet, printed form etc.) for sexual gratification. Sexual gratification includes 1: Representing a child’s sexual organs Using children engaged in real orRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. Sexually touching a child is considered as Sexual Assault1 by the law. A person is committing sexual assault of a child if they: Touch a child with a sexual intent anywhere on their body. This includes their vagina,Read more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. When any object or any body part is penetrated or inserted into any body part of a child, it is considered to be a crime known as Penetrative Sexual Assault. The following actions are considered Penetrative Sexual Assault1:Read more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. The list of people given below are dealt with strictly under the law with regards to sexual crimes against children. When these people commit crimes such as Sexual Assault or Penetrative Sexual Assault, they will be given higher punishment forRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. Non-Physical Behaviour which is unwelcome and of a sexual nature is known as Sexual Harassment. Sexual Harassment can be non-physical actions like1: Speaking and Gesturing sexually Speaking, gesturing or showing sexual organs so that the child seesRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. A child above the age of seven, who sexually harass or sexually assault another child in any way, can be considered an abuser and be punished under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.1 TheRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on sexual and physical violence which some readers may find disturbing. Between an Adult and a Child Adult = 18 years and above. Child = Younger than 18 years. The law does not recognize a child’s ability to give consent to have sex. This means that if an adult asks aRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence and sexual violence which some readers may find disturbing. No one is allowed to print or publish the name or any matter which may reveal the identity of a survivor. The punishment for doing so is imprisonment for up to two years and a fine1.Read more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence and sexual violence which some readers may find disturbing. The inquiry and trial of a rape offence is conducted in camera i.e., not open to the public. However, the judge may allow a person to access or observe the court trial if one of theRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence and sexual violence which some readers may find disturbing. Survivors have the right to get immediate and free first-aid or medical treatment from medical institutions (both public and private). The institution must also inform the police of the criminal incident1. If the institution refuses toRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence and sexual violence which some readers may find disturbing. Police If an offence of rape is committed, the first and most important thing to do is to report it to the police by filing a First Information Report (FIR)1. Otherwise, call 1091 (Women’s Helpline Number)Read more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence and sexual violence which some readers may find disturbing. If someone has been previously held guilty for the crime of rape/gang rape, and they are subsequently held guilty for rape/gang rape again, they are punishable with life imprisonment (imprisonment for the remainder of that person’sRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence and sexual violence which some readers may find disturbing. Gang rape refers to the rape of a woman by multiple people/a group of people acting together with the common intention to rape. In a case of gang rape, each person in the group is guiltyRead more