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Women's Rights in India

Key protections: BNS 2023 provisions on sexual offences, PWDVA 2005, Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act 2013.

Immediate help

  • Women's helpline: 181. Emergency: 112.
  • You may file a Zero FIR at any police station.
  • Free legal aid via State/District Legal Services Authority (nalsa.gov.in).

Domestic violence (PWDVA 2005)

  • Right to residence, protection orders, monetary relief, custody orders.
  • Approach the Protection Officer or Magistrate; NGO support is available.

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