- For the purpose of sub-section (2) of Section 9, -
- where the aggrieved woman is unable to make a complaint on account of her physical incapacity, a complaint may be filed by -
- her relative or friend; or
- her co-worker; or
- an officer of the National Commission for Women or State Women's Commission; or
- any person who has knowledge of the incident, with the written consent of the aggrieved woman;
- where the aggrieved woman is unable to make a complaint on account of her mental incapacity, a complaint may be filed by -
- her relative of friend; or
- a special educator; or
- a qualified psychiatrist or psychologist; or
- the guardian or authority under whose care she is receiving treatment or care; or
- any person who has knowledge of the incident jointly with her relative or friend or a special educator or qualified psychiatrist or psychologist, or guardian or authority under whose care she is receiving treatment or care;
- where the aggrieved woman for any other reason is unable to make a complaint, a complaint may be filed by any person who has knowledge of the incident, with her written consent;
- where the aggrieved woman is dead, a complaint may be filed by any person who has knowledge of the incident, with the written consent of her legal heir.