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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

Dear Madam,

This is an incredibly painful and difficult situation, and it takes immense strength to reach out for help. Please know that you are not alone, and there are resources available to support you. The feelings you are experiencing, including wanting to end your life, are a sign of the severe distress you are under, and it is crucial to seek immediate support.

You can connect with a crisis helpline right now. They offer free, confidential support 24/7. Here are some numbers you can cal

Dear Client,
A pabandi nama is often signed by individuals who are caught for minor offenses by the police allowing them to be released on assurance to maintain peace in the locality. The individual's details and the incident are recorded and signed, which can be used against them if they repeat the offense. If the person is caught committing the same offense again, the previous record of the pabandi nama can be used to impose harsh penalties. A pabandi nama is not a criminal charge but a pre

Dear Client,
A woman is entitled to free legal aid for Supreme Court cases under Section 12(c) of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, regardless of her income or financial status. You have to apply for legal aid to the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC). The legal services provided by the SCLSC are completely free of cost to the beneficiary and cover a wide range of legal services for cases within the Supreme Court's jurisdiction. You can approach SCLSC either by visiting the

Dear Sir,
In India, you have several legal options to secure maintenance from your husband, even if you are an earning individual. Since your husband has a significantly higher income and you are supporting a daughter and an elderly mother, the court can order him to provide maintenance for you and your daughter. The specific laws you can use are the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA), and Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Dear client,

From your narration it is clear that you are a victim of severe domestic violence and cruelty at the hands of your husband, who habitually consumes alcohol, physically assaults you, destroys household property, neglects his duty to provide maintenance, and engages in extramarital affairs, all of which constitute cognizable offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA). You are entitled to immediate protection a

Dear Client,
Your query lacks information. However, be informed that a victim of physical or mental abuse in the hand of her husband can file a complaint against him at the local police station under Section 12 of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Under Section 12(1) of the Domestic Violence Act, an aggrieved person or a Protection Officer or any other person on behalf of the aggrieved person/victim can apply directly to the Magistrate seeking one or more reliefs under t