112
Emergency (All India)
Police, Ambulance, Fire — unified number
Call 112
100
Police
Report crime, seek police help
Call 100
181
Women Helpline
Domestic violence, harassment, assault
Call 181
1098
Child Helpline (Childline)
Child abuse, trafficking, missing children
Call 1098
15100
NALSA Legal Aid Helpline
Free legal assistance for eligible persons
Call 15100
1091
Women in Distress
Sexual assault, stalking, eve-teasing
Call 1091
What should I do right now?
If you face arrest / custody risk
- Call a criminal lawyer immediately. If you don't have one, call NALSA 15100 or Tele-Law at your nearest CSC.
- Ask your lawyer about anticipatory bail (BNSS §482) before Sessions Court.
- You have the right to be informed of the grounds of arrest (Article 22, Constitution).
- You have the right to consult a lawyer of your choice.
- Do NOT sign anything at the police station without your lawyer present.
- Inform a trusted family member about your situation immediately.
If you face domestic violence
- Call 181 (Women Helpline) or 112 (Emergency) immediately.
- File a Domestic Incident Report (DIR) with a Protection Officer.
- You can apply for a protection order under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act.
- Reach a safe place first — safety is more important than documentation.
- You are entitled to free legal aid as a woman under NALSA.
If you have a court deadline within 48 hours
- Contact a lawyer NOW — even if it means calling at odd hours.
- If you can't afford a lawyer, call NALSA 15100 for emergency legal aid.
- Prepare the documents mentioned in your summons/order/notice.
- If you absolutely cannot appear, your lawyer may file for adjournment — but this needs to be done proactively.
- Missing a court date without reason can lead to ex-parte orders or warrants.
If a child is in danger
- Call 1098 (Childline) — available 24/7.
- Call 112 if there is immediate physical danger.
- Under POCSO Act, any person can report child sexual abuse — and there is a mandatory reporting obligation.
- The child's identity must be protected in all proceedings.
If your situation is not an emergency but you need help understanding a legal document: