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Domestic violence and maintenance
Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 a woman can get protection, residence and monetary orders. A wife, children and parents can claim maintenance in the Family Court. Women are entitled to free legal aid.
What to do
- In immediate danger, 112. Call the women helpline 1090 or 181; through 181 the One Stop Centre (Sakhi) gives shelter, medical, police and legal help in one place.
- Through the district Protection Officer or the DLSA, a domestic incident report and application are filed before the Magistrate; there is no fee.
- The Magistrate can pass protection orders, a residence order for the shared household, interim custody of children and monthly monetary relief.
- A separate maintenance application (wife, children, parents) can be made in the Family Court, Rudrapur; interim maintenance can also be sought.
- An FIR can also be lodged for dowry harassment or assault; both remedies can run together.
- Identity document, proof of marriage (card, photos, certificate), children’s birth certificates
- Medical reports of injuries, photos, threatening messages, names of witnesses
- Whatever proof of the husband’s or family’s income is available (salary slip, property details)
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Advocates for this
In alphabetical order, endorsing no one. Look at free legal aid first.
No advocate is listed for this subject yet. For free legal aid, call 15100.
Short of money? A free advocate may be availableA free advocate and advice from the DLSA.15100DLSA 05944-250682Legal help
Please note: This is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different; if needed, talk to an advocate or the District Legal Services Authority (free, 15100). Rudrapur City does not recommend any advocate.
This guide was checked on 18 September 2026. Report a mistake