Procedure for filing FIR in case of domestic violence.

Hello Everyone, My question is - what is the process incase of domestic violence??? My friend who is struggling with her marriage since past 16 years and living with an unsecured and doubtful husband, who regularly abuses her verbally and beats her up in front of their 14 year son, to date, what is the process, please explain. Today she was beaten and thrown out of the house by the husband, before she could reach out the police station- the husband filed a fake police complaint on the hotline that he was beaten up and the wife left the house. The wife received a call from police station while on her way to the police station, she requested to file an FIR but was told by the Inspector on duty that she can file an NC, next she needs to submit an application at the main police station about counseling. And if the counselor shares the opinion that there cannot be any resolution but Divorce, that is when thd wife can file an FIR based on the NC. The wife is in dear need as she is all by herself without any other support system. What does she need to do?? Please share your valuable advice. Thank you. Regards VS