How to get Legal Assistance for Women Affected by Dowry Practices in Uttar Pradesh?

"Legal Assistance for Women Affected by Dowry Practices" refers to the support and help provided by legal professionals and organizations to women who have been victimized or affected by dowry-related issues.

This assistance typically involves legal advice, representation, and advocacy to help women navigate legal proceedings, seek justice, and protect their rights in cases related to dowry harassment, dowry demands, or other related issues.

The aim is to empower and support these women in addressing and resolving legal matters associated with dowry practices.

Documents Required to File for Legal Assistance for Women Affected by Dowry Practices in Uttar Pradesh

Following documents are required to file for Legal Assistance for Women Affected by Dowry Practices in Uttar Pradesh under section 498A of Prohibition Act:

• Residence Proof for the complainant or FIR (First Information Report) copy.
• Certificate of Non-Remarriage.
• Photocopy of Bank Passbook.

Register on UP e-District portal

In order to file for Legal Assistance for Women Affected by Dowry System in Uttar Pradesh, you must first register in the UP eDistrict Portal. 

Follow the below steps to register on the UP eDistrict portal.

• Visit the UP E-District Portal

• Click on ‘Citizen Login (E-Saathi)’.

• Click on  ‘New User Registration’. 

• Provide the required details like username, name, address, phone number.

• An OTP will be sent to the given phone number. 

• Enter the OTP and create a password. 

• Your registration is complete. Now you can login using your id and password. 

Apply Online for Legal Assistance for Women Affected  Dowry System in Uttar Pradesh

Follow the below steps to file online for Legal Assistance for Women Affected from Dowry System in Uttar Pradesh.

• Login to the UP E-District Portal.

• In  ‘E-SATHI SERVICES’, under ‘Mahila Kalyan Aur Baal Vikaas Vibhag’, click on 'Legal Assistance for Women Affected by Dowry System in Uttar Pradesh' /'Dahej Pratha Se Peedit Mahilaom ko Kaanooni Sahayata'.

• Then, an application form for Legal Assistance for Women Affected by Dowry System will open on your screen.

• If you reside in a rural area, please select the "Rural" option, and if you live in an urban area, choose the "Urban" option.

• Fill in all the required information in the application form.

• Upload all the necessary documents required. 

• After filling in all the information, click on the "Submit" button at the bottom of the form.

• To make the required payment, the applicant must click on the "Seva Shulk" link to submit the service-related fee. The portal will route the application to the payment gateway, where the applicant must make the payment for the service fee and transaction charges through online modes such as debit card, net banking, and credit card.

Application Fees for Legal Assistance for Women Affected by Dowry Practices in Uttar Pradesh

Service Fee- Rs. 30

Track Status of Application for Legal Assistance for Women Affected by Dowry Practices in Uttar Pradesh

Follow the below steps to track status of Legal Assistance for Women Affected by Dowry System in Uttar Pradesh:

• Visit the UP E-District portal.

• Click on “Application status”.

• Enter your registration number to track the status of the application.

References

In creating this guide, we have referred to high-quality, credible sources such as official government orders, user manuals, and relevant materials from government websites.

• UP E-District Portal

• UP E-District User Manual