Women’s Aid

Complaint Registration with Helpful Foundation

Download and Submit Forms📝

Click the links below to download the forms required to register your complaint with Helpful Foundation (HF):

1. COMPLAINT RESOLUTION FORM📝
2. UNDERTAKING OF FEE PAID AFFIDAVIT

Instructions: 

1. Download the forms by clicking the links above.

2. Fill out the forms completely and attach any supporting documents or evidence.

3. Send the completed forms via email to: 📨pg@helpful.foundation

👉Note:

1. HF Membership Holders: No fee is required to register a complaint.

2. Non-Members: A fee is applicable for legal action and complaint registration.

Women’s Issues for Complaint Registration

1. Crimes Against Women

1. Rape / Attempt to Rape

2. Acid Attacks

3. Sexual Assault

4. Sexual Harassment (including workplace harassment)

5. Stalking / Voyeurism

6. Trafficking and Prostitution of Women

7. Molestation / Outraging the Modesty of Women

8. Cybercrimes against Women (online harassment, threats, blackmail, obscene content)

2. Harassment & Cruelty

1. Harassment of married women / Dowry harassment

2. Dowry deaths

3. Bigamy / Polygamy cases

4. Cruelty by husband or in-laws

5. Desertion and neglect of the wife

3. Protection of Rights

1. Domestic violence (physical, mental, emotional, and financial abuse)

2. Denial of women’s right to custody of children in divorce cases

3. Right to exercise free choice in marriage / Protection against honour crimes

4. Right to live with dignity

5. Denial of maternity benefits to women workers

6. Gender discrimination in education, employment, or wages

4. Social & Traditional Practices Against Women

1. Indecent representation of women in media, advertising, or publications

2. Sex-selective abortions / Female foeticide / Illegal amniocentesis

3. Traditional harmful practices such as Sati Pratha, Devadasi system, Witch-hunting, etc.

5. Institutional & Legal Issues

1. Police apathy in registering FIRs or acting on complaints

2. Refusal to register women’s complaints at police stations

3. Denial of free legal aid to women in distress

👉NOTE:

1. HF Membership Holders: No fee is required to register a complaint or seek assistance.

2. Non-Members: A fee is applicable for legal action and registration of the complaint.

3. Special Benefit for BPL Card Holders

   All services offered by Helpful Foundation are completely free of cost for individuals holding a valid BPL (Below Poverty Line) Card.

👉Note on Legal Fees

1. The legal fee for processing and pursuing a complaint with Helpful Foundation depends on the nature and complexity of the case.
2. HF membership holders are exempt from fees for complaint registration and initial assistance.
3. Non-members are required to pay the applicable legal fee, which will be communicated based on the specifics of the case, before filing or taking legal action.
4. The complainant will be informed of the exact fee amount prior to proceeding with any legal or administrative process.