Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority Helpline
State legal services helpline for free legal aid and assistance through Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2815100 / 1800-222-324
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Legal Aid and Rights Support Help in Maharashtra
Find legal-services authorities, laws, guides and support routes for understanding or pursuing a protection matter.
Start with the right level of help
Immediate dangerCall 112 or local police now.
Urgent child protectionCall 1098 and explain the child’s location and immediate concern.
Non-emergency report or follow-upUse the relevant authority, support centre or complaint guide listed below.
Maharashtra
Helplines
NALSA Legal Aid Helpline
Toll-free national legal aid helpline for free legal assistance and guidance, including women facing legal issues.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2815100
NALSA Free Legal Aid Helpline
National toll-free legal aid helpline. Women, children, workers and eligible persons can seek free legal guidance.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2815100
NALSA Legal Aid Helpline 15100
National toll-free legal aid helpline. Women facing legal issues can seek guidance and be routed to Legal Services Authorities.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2815100
National Women Helpline 181
National women helpline for emergency and non-emergency support information counselling and referral to police OSC hospitals or legal services.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women helpline for counselling, legal assistance and guidance for women affected by violence or distress.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women helpline for digital complaint registration, counselling, legal assistance and referrals for women affected by violence.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
NCW 24x7 Women Helpline
National Commission for Women helpline for counselling, legal assistance and digital complaint registration for women affected by violence.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2814490
Women Helpline 181
Women Helpline under Mission Shakti for emergency and non-emergency support and referrals to police OSC hospitals and legal services.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28181
Maharashtra
Support services
Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority
Free legal aid authority for eligible persons including women and children needing legal help, court support or legal services referral.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28022-22691395 / +91 9869088444 / 15100 / 1800-222-324
Majlis Legal Centre
Women’s rights legal initiative providing legal services, awareness training, policy intervention and public interest litigation.
Needs review Last checked: 2026-04-28
Maharashtra
Guides
How women can access free legal aid
Women facing legal issues can approach local legal services institutions or call 15100. Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority also lists 1800-222-324.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2815100 / 1800-222-324
Child Marriage: How to Report Risk and Escalate Urgent Safety Concerns to Official Routes
Emergency help: Call 1098 Child Helpline, 112 Emergency Response, or contact the nearest police station immediately. Child marriage is not a family tradition or a private settlement. It…
Needs review Last checked: 2026-06-01
How women can seek free legal aid
Women with legal issues can approach Taluk Legal Services Committee, District Legal Services Authority, State Legal Services Authority, apply online, or call NALSA 15100.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-2815100
POCSO Victim Care in India: What NGOs Can Do, What They Cannot Do, and When They Are Not Fit to Remain Involved
Public legal-awareness guide for child safety, lawful support, confidentiality and victim protection A child victim under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 needs safety, privacy,…
Verified Last checked: 2026-05-07
Maharashtra
Laws and rights
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Key law for protection orders and relief for women facing domestic violence. Use with local police, OSC, protection officer or legal aid routing.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Maharashtra
Schemes
Mission Shakti One Stop Centre Scheme
Central scheme providing integrated support under one roof to women affected by violence or distress, including medical aid, legal aid, police facilitation, counselling and temporary shelter.
Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28
Women Helpline 181 - Mission Shakti
National Mission Shakti WHL component provides 24x7 emergency and non-emergency response through short code 181 and links women to police, OSCs, hospitals and legal services.
Needs review Last checked: 4/28/2026181
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