Get legal help
Official helplines and portals. All are free to contact.
Emergencies
Free lawyer & legal aid
Women, children, SC/ST members, industrial workers, people with disabilities, people in custody, victims of disasters or trafficking, and people below the income limit set by their state can get a free lawyer from the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) at their district court.
NALSA Free Legal Aid
Free lawyer and legal advice for eligible people through Legal Services Authorities.
Complaint portals
National Consumer Helpline
Free pre-litigation help to resolve complaints with sellers and service providers.
e-Jagriti (Consumer Commission e-filing)
File a case before the District, State or National Consumer Commission online.
RBI Ombudsman (CMS)
Complain about a bank, NBFC or payment app if they don't resolve your complaint.
Sanchar Saathi
Report fraud calls/SMS (Chakshu), block a lost phone (CEIR), check SIMs in your name.
National Human Rights Commission
Complaints about human rights violations, including custodial abuse.
National Commission for Women
Complaints about violence and harassment against women.
SAMADHAN (labour disputes)
File labour disputes like unpaid wages with the labour authorities.
IRDAI Bima Bharosa
Escalate insurance complaints that the insurer hasn't resolved.
eCourts Services
Check case status, next hearing date and orders using the CNR number.
Voter Helpline
Register to vote, correct details, or find your name on the electoral roll.
Support lines
Tele-MANAS (mental health)
Free, confidential 24x7 mental health support if you feel overwhelmed (also 1-800-891-4416).