What this guide covers

NCW accepts complaints involving alleged deprivation of women's rights and lists categories including domestic violence, dowry, cruelty, refusal to register FIR and workplace sexual harassment. Its FAQ also lists matters it may not entertain, including vague complaints and certain sub judice or duplicate matters.

What to do now

Read the official instructions first. State facts chronologically, identify the intervention requested, disclose other pending proceedings and upload relevant documents. Save the complaint number and credentials used to track status.

Keep these records

Keep identification and contact details, respondent information if available, chronology, prior complaints, supporting records and the NCW acknowledgement.

Where to go

Use the official NCW Complaints Registration and Monitoring System at ncwapps.nic.in.

Important

This guide provides general legal information, not case-specific advice. Procedure, limitation periods, authorities and remedies can vary by state and facts. Verify the current official rules before acting.