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Women’s Aid – Legal Support & Confidential Assistance

Women’s Aid is an initiative of Helpful Foundation dedicated to providing confidential legal support to women facing domestic violence, abuse, harassment, or related family disputes. We assist women in understanding their legal rights and taking appropriate action under Indian law with dignity and sensitivity.

Our services are focused on guidance, documentation, and legal procedure support, especially under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and allied laws.

Who Can Approach Women’s Aid

You may seek assistance if you are facing:

  • Domestic violence (physical, mental, emotional, sexual, or economic)

  • Harassment by husband or in-laws

  • Threats, intimidation, or forced eviction from the matrimonial home

  • Denial of maintenance or financial support

  • Abuse affecting children or dependents

  • Any situation requiring protection orders or legal remedies

Legal Support We Provide

✅ Guidance Under Applicable Laws

  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

  • Relevant provisions of IPC / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (as applicable)

  • Maintenance and residence-related remedies

  • Allied family and criminal laws

✅ Complaint Registration Assistance

  • Help in preparing domestic violence complaints

  • Assistance in approaching Protection Officers or appropriate authorities

  • Guidance on filing applications before the Magistrate

✅ Drafting & Documentation Support

  • Complaint drafting

  • Application preparation

  • Affidavit and supporting document guidance

Please note: Helpful Foundation provides procedural and legal guidance. Court representation, if required, may involve referral to an advocate.

Confidentiality & Safety

  • All communications are handled confidentially

  • No information is shared without consent

  • Sensitive matters are addressed with empathy and discretion

  • Support is provided without judgment or pressure

Women’s Aid focuses on providing safe, confidential, and legally guided support to women dealing with domestic violence and related family disputes.

How to Register a Complaint

  1. Download the required form(s) below

  2. Carefully fill in the details

  3. Submit the form as instructed

  4. Our team will review and guide you on the next legal steps

How Women’s Aid Helps with Complaint Registration

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.

Helpful Foundation provides guidance, awareness, and support services for women’s welfare. The organization does not investigate, certify, or adjudicate allegations of abuse or violence. All assistance is provided on an informational and support basis, and individuals are encouraged to approach appropriate legal authorities or professional services where required.

Through Women’s Aid, Helpful Foundation aims to ensure access to legal guidance, documentation support, and awareness of rights under Indian law.

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