Law / Right

Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Verified Last checked: 2026-04-28

At a glance

What this resource provides

Law covering domestic violence and relief through Protection Officers, police, service providers and Magistrates. Women facing abuse should contact 181, OSC or police in urgent cases.

State: Nagaland
Last checked: 2026-04-28
Source: Open public source

Who should I contact?

Choose the route by urgency

Immediate dangerCall 112 or local police now. Do not wait for an office to open.

Non-emergency or follow-upUse this record and the alternative/escalation routes below after checking coverage and source details.

Normal urgency: Urgent protection concern
Coverage: State-wide coverage
Issues: Women’s Safety and Violence Support
Who it may help: General public, Women

Law covering domestic violence and relief through Protection Officers, police, service providers and Magistrates. Women facing abuse should contact 181, OSC or police in urgent cases.

Common questions

Using this route safely

When should I use this resource?

Use this resource when its listed service and geographic coverage match the concern. For immediate danger, call 112 or local police first.

Which area does it cover?

This record is connected to Nagaland. Check the source and coverage details before action.

What should I do if I cannot reach it?

If this route is unavailable, use the alternative and escalation links on this page. For immediate danger call 112; for urgent child help use 1098 where available.

How can I verify these details?

Use the public source linked on this page and check the last-reviewed information before relying on a non-emergency contact.

Protection Intelligence

Connected help and escalation routes

Alternative routes

Nagaland State Women Helpline 181

24-hour toll-free women helpline for women affected by violence or distress. Connects callers to ERSS and One Stop Centres for…