The momentum is growing around conversations of reclaiming safety in public spaces for female bodies. In our last post we looked at how change will n ...
What is POSH Training?
The Government of India passed the Sexual Harassment of Women (Prevention, Prohibition and Prevention) Act (POSH) in 2013. The Act places the onu ...
All India Football Federation Implements Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy
The All-India Football Federation (AIFF) is the governing body of football, futsal and beach soccer in India. It is a member of FIFA and is aff ...
While Addressing Reverse Bias in IC Inquiry, the Calcutta High Court Explores the Nuances of words like ‘Sweety’ and ‘Baby’ in Sexual Harassment Allegations.
Facts: The Calcutta High Court recently noted that addressing women with terms like 'Sweety' and 'Baby' is common in certain social contexts and that ...
What is Article 361 and How Does it Grant Immunity to Presidents and Governors from Criminal Charges, Including Sexual Harassment?
Recent Incident:Governor of West Bengal CV Ananda Bose has been accused of sexual harassment by a contract employee at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata. ...
POSH Rule 7 And Opportunity To Be Heard Must Be Followed Strictly During IC Proceeding: Kerala HC
Facts of the caseAfter a complaint was filed against him on December 19, 2022, and he was found guilty, the petitioner came before the court aski ...
ROLE OF INTERNAL COMMITTEE UNDER PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE ACT, 2013
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a deeply upsetting problem that undermines an organization's standards, increases employee unease, saps motivat ...
Delay in filing POSH Annual Report
Employers are subject to a number of requirements under the Sexual Harassment (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and the S ...
Legal perspective on the Gang Rape of the Brazilian Woman and Global Impact of the incident on woman safety in India
Incident:A disturbing incident occurred in Kurumahat, Jharkhand, on 1st March 2024. The incident involved a horrifying ordeal for a Brazilian tra ...
The Impact of Tamil Nadu’s TiC Initiative on Workplace Safety
The Textile Industry Coalition (TiC), which was announced by the Tamil Nadu government on February 23, 2024, is a big step in strengthening the appli ...
Significant observation in Medha Kotewal Lele & Ors vs U.O.I. & Ors
Citation: (2013) 1 SCC 297Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of IndiaDate of Decision: 19th October 2012Case OverviewConcerns about the effe ...
Understand the role of External Members under the POSH Act
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) was formulated in India with an objective of ...
Understanding the Importance of POSH Policy for a Positive Workplace Culture
The dynamic nature of today's workplaces makes it critical to establish and preserve an inclusive and happy culture. The adoption of a POSH (Prev ...
Overview of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Law in Brazil
IntroductionSexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue that has gained increased attention globally. Brazil has taken significant st ...
“Sexual Harassment” provision under Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita 2023
Introduction: On 25 December 2023, the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita 2023 (BNS) received the assent of the President of India. On July 1, 2024, ...
A Woman Judicial Officer’s Complaint Reveals Systemic Issues including of sexual harassment at workplace.
A closer examination of the Indian judicial system has been prompted by the recent revelation of alleged sexual harassment to the Chief Justice of In ...
Getting Queerious with POSH
“I wonder what the experience is like being with someone of same gender (*wink*)” “Can I watch?” “Does it (genitals) even work?”&nb ...
16 Days of Activism- Global Movement for Gender Equality and Justice
Introduction:According to the UN Women, approximately 736 million women, i.e., nearly one in three, have experienced intimate partner violence, n ...
Navigating the Complex Landscape of Live-In Relationships in India: The Supreme Court’s Perspective on Live-In Relationships and the Divergent Stance of various High Courts.
The Indian society and the laws are ever-changing and evolving. There have been various changes made in the law in line with the changing social mora ...
Supreme Court’s Directives for Effective Enforcement of POSH Act: Ensuring Compliance and Accountability by State and Non-State Actors
Introduction:In Aureliano Fernandes vs. State of Goa and Ors. (MANU/SC/0572/2023) Civil Appeal No. 2482 of 2014, decided on May 12, 2023, the Ap ...
Supreme Court’s Mandates for Effective Implementation of POSH Act: Directives to Union and State Governments
Brief Background:A writ petition was filed under Article 32 of Indian Constitution before the Supreme Court by an organization named Initiatives ...