What legal action can be taken against domestic violence?
My wife Shaheen Bano is a victim of domestic violence in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. The respondents are six family members. The incident occurred on 02.08.2025. A private criminal case under BNS Section 173 is already pending in the Barabanki court. The DLSA refused free legal aid, stating that an FIR is required. The police are not registering the FIR despite three complaints to the SP. The Protection Officer has also refused assistance. I urgently need free legal aid for filing an application under Section 12 of the Domestic Violence Act.
You can directly approach the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) again and insist on free legal aid under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987; FIR is not mandatory for DV Act Section 12 application. You can also approach Magistrate Court directly, which can order protection, residence, and maintenance relief. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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