The Law: A woman can file an FIR at any police station, irrespective of the location of the incident. This is called a "Zero FIR".

Key Detail: The police cannot refuse to register your complaint citing jurisdiction. They must register it as '00' and transfer it to the concerned station later.

The Law: Under Section 46(4) of the CrPC, a woman cannot be arrested after sunset (6 PM) and before sunrise (6 AM).

Exception: If there is a serious crime, the police must get written permission from a Judicial Magistrate First Class, and a woman police officer must be present.

The Law: The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, covers not just physical abuse, but also verbal, emotional, economic, and sexual abuse.

Right to Residence: A woman has the right to live in the shared household, even if she does not own it. She cannot be evicted without legal procedure.

The Law: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013.

Requirement: Every organization with 10+ employees must have an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) headed by a senior woman. You can file a written complaint to this committee within 3 months of the incident.

The Law: Under Section 228A of the IPC, the identity of a victim of sexual offenses (like rape) cannot be disclosed by the media or police.

Protection: You have the right to record your statement in private, either at home or at a convenient place, in the presence of a woman police officer.

The Law: Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, women are entitled to free legal aid irrespective of their income.

Detail: You can approach the District Legal Services Authority to get a free lawyer for filing cases or legal advice.

The Law: Women are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave for the first two children.

Protection: It is illegal for an employer to fire a woman because she is pregnant or taking maternity leave.