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Evidence for Domestic Violence
- Medical reports of injuriesCriticalGet a medico-legal certificate (MLC) from a government hospital documenting all injuries with date and cause
- Photographs of injuriesCriticalTake clear, dated photographs of all physical injuries, bruises, or marks immediately after each incident
- FIR or complaint copyCriticalFile an FIR or a complaint with the Protection Officer under the Domestic Violence Act and keep the acknowledgement
- Threatening messages or recordingsSave abusive or threatening WhatsApp messages, SMS, call recordings, or voicemails from the abuser
- Witness statementsGet statements from neighbours, relatives, or friends who have witnessed the violence or its aftermath
- Incident diary or recordMaintain a written diary recording dates, times, details of each incident, and names of witnesses present
- Shelter home or counselling recordsIf you visited a shelter home, women's helpline, or counsellor, keep all records and reference numbers
Be careful
- Your safety is the first priority. If in immediate danger, call 112 or 1091.
- You can file a complaint at ANY police station — jurisdiction does not matter for emergency.
- Under the DV Act, you have the right to stay in the shared household.
- Free legal aid is available through NALSA (call 15100).