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Dear Client,
A complaint under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita(BNS) that replaced the Section 498A IPC is a cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offense that criminalises cruelty against a married woman by her husband or his relatives and punishes the accused with a penalty of up to three years of imprisonment and a fine. The Supreme Court and various High Courts have issued guidelines to prevent the misuse of Section 85 of BNS(Section 498A,IPC) including directing police t

Dear Client,
In the given scenario, be informed that a mulim woman deserted or abandoned by her husband can claim maintenance under Section 125 Cr. PC (replaced by Section 144 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023), if she is unable to maintain herself. Further, desertion is considered a form of emotional and economic abuse under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 which is also secular Act equally applicable to all women regardless of religion. Under Section 12 of

Dear Client,
A person can restart his or her life afresh at any stage or age if she or he is self-motivated to do so, If you feel you can manage yourself outside without the support of others for all your needs, nothing prevents or restricts you from walking out of your toxic paternal home to look for the destiny of your choice. You cannot legally compel your parents/family to maintain you as you are an adult. So, you need to arrange for an independent source of income to live your life on your

Dear Client,
Domestic violence is defined comprehensively under Section 3 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act,(PWDVA), 2005, comprising Physical, mental, verbal, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse, Harassment for dowry, and acts of threatening to abuse the victim or any other person related to her. As per the Explanation I (iii) "verbal and emotional abuse" includes (a) insults, ridicule, humiliation, name calling, and insults. Under Section 12 of the Protection of Women fr

Dear Client,
In the given scenario, you should immediately file a formal complaint against the persons involved in destroying your academic certificates and other valuables with the local police station which is crucial for both of recovering the documents and applying for duplicates. To build a strong case, document every interaction and incident related to the destruction of the certificates. Further, destruction of your academic certificates is a form of "economic abuse" and "emotional abuse

Dear Client,
AGAR APKE HUSBAND OR SASURAL WALE NE MAR PIT KAR MAI KE VEJ DIYA AUR COURT ME JHUTA CASE FILE KIYA TO AP APNE HUSBAND OR SASURAL WALE KE KHILAP POLIC THANE ME DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (GHARELU HINGSHA) KA FIR DARJ KAR SAKTE HAI AUR US KANOON KE ANDAR SAB RAAHATEN AUR SUVIDHAYE/SAHAYATA PA SAKTE HAI. AP KISI ADHIBAKTA/VAKEEL SE MILE AUR KANOONI SALAH LJJIYE.

Dear Sir,

Obtain record through RTI (Right to Information):
You can file an RTI application addressed to the Public Information Officer (PIO), Delhi Police, Central District, stating that you want a copy of the “pabandi nama” or any entry made against you.

Keep a record:
Keep a note of the date, time, and names (if known) of the policemen who made you sign, and a copy of any acknowledgment you receive from the police.

File a complaint if you were forced or threatened:
If the police coerce

Dear sir/Madam,

This is a difficult and distressing situation. In Bangalore, Karnataka, there are several organizations and legal avenues available to help a dependent adult daughter experiencing domestic mental abuse from her mother.

Here are some initial resources and steps to consider:

Legal Aid and Counselling: The Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) provides free legal services to women and children. They can offer advice on legal recourse, including protection orders. Non-p

Dear Client,
If you feel you can manage yourself outside without the support of others for all your needs, nothing prevents or restricts you from walking out of your toxic paternal home to look for the destiny of your choice. In the given scenario, you have the following options to resolve the issues legally and correctly. 1) You can file a complaint against your toxic and abusive father who subjected you to domestic violence or hurt you mentally and emotionally at the local police station unde

Dear Client,
In case you are a senior citizen, then in the given scenario, you can apply under Section 5(1) of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents & Sr. Citizens Act, 2007 before the maintenance tribunal presided over by the SDM/DM explaining therein the nature and details of harassment and humiliation faced by you in the hand of your errant and unruly son. On receipt of an application under sub-section(I) of Sec.5 of the Act from a Parents/Sr. Citizens, after giving notice of the application