Any act threatening the safety of women can be questioned by law this can be used by women to 1.protection 2.residence 3.custody of children in addition to Indian penal code 494 and 498A Which comes to the safety of women IPC 494 It protects men and women against multiple marriages if married again during the lifetime of wife/husband can file a criminal complaint . punishment imprisonment for seven years and fine IPC 498A it is special provision for women to safeguard herself against cruelty by husband or his relatives. protection officers nearest police station