Women's Rights & Criminal Justice

Women's Safety and Justice

Turning Fear into Fortitude.

At Abhattlawfirm, we recognize that seeking legal help for crimes like domestic violence or sexual assault is one of the hardest steps a woman can take. It requires immense courage. Our practice is built on the pillars of absolute confidentiality, zero judgment, and rapid legal intervention.

Whether you are a victim seeking protection or a family fighting for a loved one, we use the full force of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), and the POSH Act to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable. We don't just file cases; we build a shield around you.

A. Domestic Violence & Workplace Harassment

Domestic Violence Protection

Domestic Violence Act, 2005: We secure immediate Protection Orders to stop the abuser from entering your home or workplace, and Residence Orders ensuring you are not thrown out of the shared household.

Dowry Harassment (Section 498A): Legal action against husbands and in-laws for cruelty related to dowry demands. We assist in filing strong FIRs that stand up in court.

Dowry Prohibition Act: Recovery of Stridhan (jewelry, gifts, and assets given to the woman) that has been illegally withheld by in-laws.

Internal Committee (IC) Representation: If you have faced sexual harassment at work, we guide you through filing a formal complaint with your company’s IC under the POSH Act, 2013.

Appeals & Litigation: If the company’s internal inquiry was biased or unfair, we challenge the findings in the Tribunal or High Court.

B. Sexual Offenses & Digital Safety

Stalking and Assault Defense

Rape & Molestation (Section 376 & 354): Providing sensitive legal assistance during the investigation, recording statements under Section 164 CrPC, and ensuring the police file a robust Charge Sheet.

Victim Compensation: We fight for your right to compensation from the State Legal Services Authority for rehabilitation and medical expenses.

Cyber Stalking (Section 354D): Action against individuals monitoring your digital activity, sending unwanted emails/messages, or threatening to release private photos (Revenge Porn).

Acid Attack Threats: Immediate police intervention and preventive detention of the accused if credible threats of physical disfigurement exist.

🚨 "Emergency Safety Plan"

IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER: Follow these steps instantly.

1. Police: Dial 100 or 112 (All India Emergency).

2. Women's Helpline: Dial 1091 or 181 (Domestic Abuse Hotline).

3. Medical Evidence: If physical assault has occurred, go to a government hospital immediately for a "Medico-Legal Case" (MLC). Do not wash clothes or body parts that may have DNA evidence if sexual assault is involved.

4. Zero-FIR: You can file an FIR at any police station, regardless of where the crime happened. The police are legally bound to register it.

Wrongfully Accused? (Defense Strategy)

We also recognize that laws like Section 498A are sometimes misused to settle personal scores. If you are a man or family member falsely implicated in a women's rights case, we provide strategic defense to secure Anticipatory Bail and move for the Quashing of FIR in the High Court.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A: Yes. Under the Domestic Violence Act, you can get a Protection Order and maintenance without initiating divorce proceedings. You have the right to live in your matrimonial home peacefully.

A: A Zero FIR allows you to report a crime at any police station, irrespective of jurisdiction. The station must record it (numbered '0') and then transfer it to the correct station. This prevents police from bouncing you around.

A: Absolutely. Under Section 228A of the IPC, revealing the identity of a victim of sexual offenses is a punishable crime. All court proceedings are held in-camera (private), and your name is never used in media reports.