my Design 12 March 2025

Need advise

I have a friend who is 25 years old. Her family did not allow her to work and even used to physically abuse her. Eventually, she decided to leave home and started living independently while working.

After a few months, her family emotionally manipulated her into coming back home for Holi, promising that they would not stop her from working and would support her. However, their actual plan was to not let her leave again. On the night of Holi, they mixed bhang (a drug) into her food, which caused her to lose control. After that, her family put her in a car and took her to a village in Uttar Pradesh. Since then, they have taken away her phone and all means of communication.

Now, she wants to leave that place, but her only option seems to be running away. Please advise on what she can do in this situation.

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Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate ) 12 March 2025

She is adult, intelligent, educated and able to decide next course of action, which suits herself as per prevailing moral, social and economical circumstances

Is it a legal dispute for consideration and obligation of experts on this platform ?

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 12 March 2025

She is an adult, she cannot be forcibly confined within the house.

She can take any decision concerning her safety and future.

She can seek the help of police or court if necessary.

She has rights to decide whether to remain in that house or leave it.

Mr. Sumitra kumar (Advocate) 12 March 2025

How do you know the happenings if her all means of communication has been taken away. It seems that story is frivolous. However, anybody including can file Habeas corpus petition in the high court.

Thank you.

Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Telangana state Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 ) 12 March 2025

I'm so sorry to hear that your friend is going through this traumatic experience. Here's a step-by-step plan to help her: Immediate Action: 1. *Find a Safe Space*: Encourage your friend to look for a safe space where she can stay for a while without being detected by her family. This could be a trusted neighbor's house, a local temple, or a women's shelter. 2. *Access to a Phone*: Help your friend find a way to access a phone without arousing suspicion. She can try to borrow a phone from someone or find a public phone booth. Reaching Out for Help: 1. *National Women's Helpline*: Dial 181, a 24/7 national helpline for women in distress. They can provide guidance, support, and connect her with local resources. 2. *Local Police Station*: Encourage your friend to visit the local police station and file a complaint against her family. She can also seek protection from the police. 3. *Women's Organizations*: Reach out to local women's organizations, NGOs, or shelters that can provide support, counseling, and temporary accommodation. Long-term Plan: 1. *Legal Action*: Your friend can explore filing a case against her family for kidnapping, harassment, and emotional abuse. She can seek legal advice from a lawyer or a women's rights organization. 2. *Counseling*: Encourage your friend to seek counseling to deal with the trauma she's experienced. Many organizations offer free or low-cost counseling services. 3. *Rebuilding Life*: Help your friend rebuild her life by finding a safe place to stay, getting a job, and reconnecting with friends and family members who support her. Important Contacts: 1. National Women's Helpline: 181 2. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): 011-23385368 3. Local Police Station: Find the contact number online or through a local directory Please ensure your friend's safety while seeking help. Encourage her to be cautious and strategic in her approach.

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