Your voice matters. Report securely and confidentially. We stand with you every step of the way.
🔒 100% Confidential🆓 Always Free⚡ Quick Response
📝
Complaint Form
Fields marked * are required
🔒
Fully Confidential
Your identity and complaint details are protected at every step.
⚡
Quick Action
Our team reviews every complaint and responds promptly.
🆓
Always Free
Filing a complaint on HerShieldNow is always completely free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about filing a complaint on HerShieldNow.
Yes. All complaints submitted on HerShieldNow are stored securely and handled with complete confidentiality. Your personal information is never shared with anyone without your explicit written consent. Only authorised team members review your complaint.
You can file complaints covering 30+ categories including domestic violence, cyber harassment, sexual assault, stalking, blackmail, extortion, dowry harassment, workplace harassment, revenge porn, fake account/impersonation, acid attack threats, marital rape, forced marriage, and many more. If your issue is not listed, you can select "Other (Not Listed)" and describe it in detail.
Once you submit your complaint, our dedicated support team reviews it promptly. We assess the severity, categorise the issue, and take appropriate action — which may include connecting you with legal aid, NGOs, helplines, or relevant authorities. You will be contacted via the email or phone number you provided.
Absolutely. Filing a complaint on HerShieldNow is 100% free of charge. There are no hidden fees, no subscriptions, and no payments required at any step. Our mission is to ensure every woman has access to help regardless of her financial situation.
Yes. You can upload up to 20 files as evidence including images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WEBP), PDF documents, and videos (MP4, MOV, AVI, WEBM). The total upload size can be up to 100 MB. Evidence greatly strengthens your complaint and helps our team take faster and more effective action.
If police have refused to register your FIR, you can file a complaint with us under the "Police Not Registering FIR" category. HerShieldNow can help you escalate the matter to senior police officers, State Human Rights Commissions, or the National Commission for Women (NCW). You also have the legal right to send a written complaint directly to the Superintendent of Police or approach a Judicial Magistrate under Section 156(3) CrPC.
You can report cyber harassment, online abuse, stalking, revenge porn, or fake account/impersonation directly through HerShieldNow by selecting the relevant issue category. You can also file a complaint at the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in) or call the helpline 1930. Preserve all evidence — screenshots, URLs, and chat logs — before reporting.
No. Your abuser or harasser will not be notified in any way when you file a complaint with HerShieldNow. Your safety is our top priority. No information is disclosed without your knowledge and consent. If escalation to authorities becomes necessary, we will always consult you first.
Yes. If a family member, friend, or colleague is unable to file a complaint themselves, you may do so on their behalf. Please provide their contact information in the details section and clearly mention that you are filing on behalf of another person. We will reach out to confirm before taking any action.
Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA), women in India are protected from physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, and economic abuse. You have the right to seek a Protection Order, Residence Order, Monetary Relief, Custody Order, and Compensation Order. You can approach a Protection Officer, Service Provider, or directly file before a Magistrate. HerShieldNow can help you navigate this process.
