Special legal safeguards enshrined under the Constitution of India, BNS, and specialized acts protecting women against domestic violence, workplace harassment, and illegal arrest.
Important Legal Points to Know
Zero FIR Mandate: A woman victim of a sexual offence can register an FIR at ANY police station regardless of jurisdiction.
Sunset Protection: Under BNSS Section 43(4), women cannot be arrested after sunset and before sunrise except by a female officer with prior Magistrate sanction.
Right to Confidentiality: Section 72 of BNS prohibits publishing or revealing the identity of victims of sexual offences.
Workplace Protection: The POSH Act 2013 mandates an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in every organization with 10+ employees.
Practical Action Steps
For emergency help, dial 112 (National Emergency) or 1091 (Women Helpline).
For workplace harassment, submit a written complaint to your company's Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) within 3 months.
Keep digital backups of emails, WhatsApp messages, or call logs as electronic evidence.