What legal protection does a woman who stays at home have in India under Hindu or Sikh law? Where can she report abuse, including verbal or financial mistreatment, by her husband?

Under Hindu and Sikh law, a woman staying at home has legal protection against abuse, including verbal and financial mistreatment, by her husband. She can report such abuse to the police or the National Commission for Women, and seek legal remedies like maintenance, protection orders, and even divorce.