Human Right Complaint Registration
Promoting and protecting human rights across India. Register your human rights grievance with Helpful Foundation for professional documentation, legal guidance, and advocacy support for the vulnerable and marginalized sections of society.
The Foundation’s primary mandate is to promote and protect human rights across India. It strives to:
- Spread awareness about fundamental human rights and duties
- Assist victims of violations in seeking justice
- Take cognizance of complaints relating to human rights violations
- Work towards creating a more just, equitable, and inclusive society
Guided by the principles of justice, equality, and dignity, the Helpful Foundation functions as a people-centric organization dedicated to public welfare, legal aid, and advocacy for the vulnerable and marginalized sections of society.
Human Rights and the Role of the Helpful Foundation
The denial of, or impediments to, the realization of constitutional rightsโsuch as the right to life, liberty, equality, and dignityโconstitutes a matter of human rights violation. Similarly, issues arising from the denial or obstruction of access to government welfare schemes and policies also fall within the ambit of human rights concerns. In such cases, individuals and communities may approach the Helpful Foundation for assistance and remedy.
- Take cognizance of complaints related to human rights violations
- Facilitate access to justice for affected individuals
- Advocate for the proper implementation of government welfare schemes
- Provide support, awareness, and legal aid to ensure the protection of rights and dignity for all
๐ Download and Submit Forms
Click the links below to download the forms required to register your complaint with Helpful Foundation (HF).
๐ฅ Human Right Complaint Form
The primary complaint form for registering issues related to human rights violations โ custodial matters, atrocities, labour exploitation, women’s rights, welfare schemes, and more.
Download Complaint Form๐ Undertaking of Fee Paid Affidavit
A mandatory affidavit for non-members confirming the payment of the applicable legal action and complaint registration fee.
Download Affidavit๐ Submission Instructions
Download
Download both forms by clicking the download buttons above.
Fill & Attach
Fill out the forms completely and attach any supporting documents or evidence.
Send via Email
Send the completed forms via email to our Public Grievance team.
๐จ Submit your completed forms to:
pg@helpful.foundation โ๐ฐ Membership & Fee Note
๐ HF Membership Holders
No fee is required to register a complaint. Active members enjoy complimentary complaint registration across all categories.
๐ค Non-Members
A fee is applicable for legal action and complaint registration. The fee affidavit must be submitted along with the complaint form.
Issues on Which Complaints Can Be Registered
The Helpful Foundation takes cognizance of complaints where lawful action has not been taken by the police, administration, or other government departments in matters relating to human rights violations.
Police and Custodial Matters
- Unlawful detention, false implication, illegal arrest
- Custodial violence, harassment, encounter deaths, custodial deaths in police/prison custody
- Detention of prisoners beyond the period of punishment; unlivable jail conditions
Atrocities and Discrimination
- Atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs)
- Denial of their rights and entitlements under social welfare schemes, including land pattas
Labour and Exploitation
- Bonded labour, child labour, child marriage
- Trafficking, forced labour, and other exploitative practices
Women’s Rights
- Dowry deaths or attempts thereof, dowry demands
- Sexual harassment, indignity, and exploitation of women
Elderly and Vulnerable Groups
- Non-registration of complaints regarding neglect, denial of care by family members
- Cases of human trafficking, abduction, assault, or murder
- Inaction in corruption-related offences affecting rights
Basic Rights and Welfare Schemes
- Denial of civic amenities: safe drinking water, clean environment, healthcare, transport, and communication
- Violation of rights under the Right to Education, Right to Food, and Public Distribution System
- Cases of malnutrition, starvation deaths, and denial of benefits under schemes such as MGNREGA, ICDS, old-age pensions
- LGBTI+ rights violations
Rights of the Disabled & Environmental Concerns
- Violations of the rights of persons with disabilities
- Displacement due to mega projects
- Environmental pollution and ecological degradation
Preventive Human Rights Concerns
- Inaction on issues requiring preventive steps to check unlawful activity
- Failure to act against communal violence, public unrest, or deterioration of law and order
๐ฅ Who Can File a Complaint?
Any individual or organisation acting in the public interest can file a human rights complaint with Helpful Foundation.
The Victim
The victim of a human rights violation
On Behalf of the Victim
Any person on behalf of the victim
Public Interest
Any individual or organization acting in the public interest
Suo Motu Cognizance
The Foundation may take suo motu cognizance of serious violations reported through credible media sources
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Click for Legal ConsultationDisclaimer
Helpful Foundation provides legal documentation, guidance, and grievance facilitation support for human rights matters. We are not a law firm and do not represent clients before courts or authorities. All services are for informational, drafting, and advocacy purposes only. Clients are advised to consult licensed advocates or approach appropriate authorities (NHRC, SHRC, Police, Administration, Courts) for legal action or litigation.
