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Nari Adalat (village women's courts): eligibility, documents and how to use it

Checked against official sources · updated 3 Oct 2026

Who can use Nari Adalat (village women's courts)

How to use Nari Adalat (village women's courts), step by step

  1. Ask your Gram Panchayat whether a Nari Adalat (with its Nyaya Sakhis) has been set up.
  2. Bring disputes such as harassment, denial of rights or family conflict to it.
  3. Both sides are called for counselling and mediation, and witnesses can be heard.
  4. For crimes, go to the police or the One Stop Centre. A Nari Adalat does not replace an FIR.

Sources: Ministry of Women and Child Development

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