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What can i do if parents torture physically emotionally and mentally


06-May-2023 (In Family Law)
I'm a 21 years old girl. My parents torture me physically and mentally. They abusing me, beat me any time without any reason. They beat me with many things like- wood, shoes, chappals etc. I am suffering many health issues my weight is loosing much faster, paining in my whole body, my mussels are tighten etc. I was told to my parents but they ignored it. They never go to doctor with me. They don't give me money for purchasing clothes or anything else. I'm doing job. I don't have any right on my salary. They take my complete salary. Even they forced me to leave the job. My clothes are completely damaged, shoes are full with smell. hand bag is also damaged. I feel too imbaresing everywhere i go. I'm suffering from borderline personality disorder and I'm extremely hypersensitive. I was leave my house on 4th may 2018. I feel much better now. My friend told me that your father file police complaint against you. Please help me.. what should I do. I don't want to live with my parents.
Answers (6)

111 votes

Here’s what you can do legally as a young adult in India who’s facing abuse and wants to live independently:

  1. Right to Live with Dignity & Protection:
    As a 21-year-old adult, you have the right to live independently, work, and manage your own life. Parents cannot force or abuse you physically or mentally—that’s a violation of your basic rights.

  2. Protection from Domestic Violence:
    You can file a Domestic Violence Case under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 against your parents for physical and mental abuse. This law can help you get protection orders, monetary relief, and even alternate accommodation if needed.

  3. Police Complaint & FIR:
    If your father has filed a complaint against you, don’t panic. Go to the police station with a lawyer or trusted adult and explain your side. You have the right to defend yourself and provide evidence of abuse.

  4. Maintenance & Support:
    Even if you are earning, your parents may be legally obligated to provide for your basic needs if you choose to live with them, but since you want to live separately, your own earnings are your right.

  5. Help & Support:
    Reach out to women’s helplines, NGOs, or legal aid clinics—there are organizations that provide shelter, legal support, and counseling for women in your situation. For example, you can contact the National Commission for Women or local women’s rights groups.

  6. Legal Advice:
    It’s highly recommended you consult a lawyer (you can find one on platforms like LawRato) who can guide you through filing protection orders, defending any false complaints, and securing your rights.

Answer #1
502 votes
Dear Mam, I would first of all like to state that you are entitled torecieve maintainance from your father until you are married. If the sitaution at your parental house is not good, you arr right in leaving there house.
Answer #2
538 votes
You don’t need to worry about the same mam If you are suffering from such problems then you have all right to get separated from your parents . In this regard we need to analyse the problem to its depth so that we can come to the best possible solution
Answer #3
594 votes
Mam you can file a complaint with the concerend police authority regarding the domestic violence against your parents and file a case thereof in the court seeking different releifs like accomadation food etc
Answer #4
993 votes
Hey dear, This is quiet shocking that your parents are doing such things. Dont worry you are major and and now you can take your decisions and nobody can force anything on you. As you told me that now you are living separately and you are happy than you can live forever like this,if your father threathens you,you straightaway file a police complaint against him or any of relatives who came in between and also you can go to women cell of your area and lodge complaint and if police refuse to do so straight away call100 number and told about your condition to them and further you can forward a application to concerened DCP/ACP and Sho of your area. Happy to assist you anytime,Feel free to contact me. Regards
Answer #5
809 votes
you have to file complaint against your parents in local police station and also to the DCP and Commissioner of Police and thereafter file writ petition for protection in high court after that police provide protection and you may also give public notice in the newspaper of severing of relations with your parents.

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