Know Your Rights. Know Where To Turn.
The IPC references below are retained from the original website. BNS has applied from 1 July 2024; the applicable law depends on when the incident occurred.
Official legal referenceThe POSH Act, 2013 — Workplace protection
The Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace Act protects you in professional environments. Every organisation with 10 or more employees must have an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC). You can file a complaint within 3 months of an incident.
IPC sections you should know
- 354 — Assault or criminal force to outrage modesty
- 354A — Sexual harassment and punishment
- 354D — Stalking
- 509 — Word, gesture, or act insulting a woman's modesty
How to file a complaint
You can file an FIR at any police station. You have the right to have a female officer record your statement. You can also approach the State Women's Commission directly.
What To Do After An Incident
Find Safety
Get to a safe place first — your wellbeing comes first.
Keep A Note
Write down what you remember — time, place, description, witnesses.
Get Care
If injured, seek medical care and ask for documentation.
Talk To Someone
Reach out to someone you trust, or call our helpline.
Know Your Options
Ask about reporting when you feel ready. Sharing here is not a police complaint.
You don't have to report to heal. But if you choose to, we'll help you understand how.