Jalna | Law & Power, a women’s legal-literacy initiative of Inner Wheel Club of Jalna Horizon, led by president Suchita Bagdiya, is drawing attention to everyday rights that women can exercise under Indian law.
Zero FIR: Women Can Report Crime at Any Police Station
Under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, information about a cognizable offence may be given irrespective of where it occurred. Police can record the information and transfer it to the appropriate station. For specified sexual offences, safeguards for recording a woman’s statement apply.
What women can do
If you face this issue, record relevant facts and seek timely advice from a qualified lawyer or competent authority. Legal outcomes depend on the evidence and the applicable statutory requirements.
Adv. Ashwini Mahesh Dhannawat’s statement
“Legal awareness is the foundation of women’s empowerment. A woman who understands her constitutional and legal rights is better equipped to protect her dignity, safety and independence. Through the Law & Power initiative of Inner Wheel Club of Jalna Horizon, under the leadership of president Suchita Bagdiya, our objective is to ensure that every woman understands the law and has the confidence to seek justice.”
This educational report is part of the Law & Power awareness series. Background reading: Law Trend, ‘Ten Laws That Every Woman Should Know’ (2021). Statutory references have been updated for newer Indian criminal laws.
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