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Domestic violence

You are not alone, and this is not your fault

If you are in immediate danger, call 112. Otherwise, use the SOS below to share where you are with someone you trust, and read what the law protects.

Emergency SOS

Call 112
Women's Helpline · 181

181 is a 24-hour helpline for women, including shelter and counselling. 112 is for immediate danger. Childline 1098 is for a child in danger.

Who should be told, if you choose to send this?

Message you will send

Emergency.
I need help with domestic violence.
Location not available.
Please contact me immediately.
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Connect me to a NYAI volunteer

Queues your request for a legal-aid volunteer or DLSA operator to pick up, and alerts the NYAI staff inbox. Nothing is filed with any authority.

Nothing is sent automatically. Location not available. The video call opens a room you can send to a volunteer.

What the law protects

Protection from violence at home
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 covers physical, sexual, verbal, emotional and economic abuse by a family member.
Protection and residence orders
A court can order the abuser to stay away, and can protect your right to live in the shared household (‘residence order’).
Help to file
A Protection Officer, a service provider, or a police officer can help you file. You do not need a lawyer to make the first complaint.
Free legal aid
A woman qualifies for free legal aid regardless of income. Call 15100 and ask for your District Legal Services Authority.

Official routes

  • EmergencyIf you or someone else is in immediate danger, call this first.112
  • Women's Helpline24-hour support, including shelter and counselling.181
  • ChildlineFor a child in danger or in need of care.1098
  • One Stop CentreMedical, legal, police, shelter and counselling support in one place.Open
  • NALSA Legal Aid HelplineFree legal aid, in your language. Ask for your District Legal Services Authority.15100
  • District Legal Services Authority (DLSA)The district office that assigns a free lawyer. Take your documents there.Open
  • CPGRAMS public grievance portalFor a complaint against a government department. You get a registration number to track it.Open