“The more that we choose not to talk about domestic violence, the more we shy away from the issue, the more we lose.”- Russell Wilson. Accord ...
Domestic Violence During COVID- 19 in India
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 defines ‘domestic violence’ as physical, verbal, emotional, sexual and financial abuse again ...
Domestic Violence – Forms and why it may not be reported
Whenever one talks about domestic violence, what comes to mind?... The picture of a man beating his wife flashes across our eyes. Doesn’t it?... I’m ...
PERIOD SHAMING: An Excuse To Dismiss our Emotions?
The year was 2006, you wore a white skirt to school only for others to make you feel embarrassed when they see a red stain on your skirt. You’re i ...
What are the legal ramifications if IC is not able to complete inquiry in 90 days in current times?
The Internal Committees (“IC”) constantly endeavour to complete inquiries on time i.e. within a period of 90 days as prescribed by Law. At the same t ...
The Concept of ‘Extended Workplace’ given under POSH Law
Sexual Harassment is one of the most noxious problems that we face today.It has been more than 6 years since the POSH Act was enforced and enacted by ...
Uncommonly Common
When a soldier returns from warThe blood all overRepresents bravery and courageFrom that point onSociety puts them on a pedestal When a young girl ...
Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Inquiry Process under POSH Law – Part 1
This Article analyses the meaning of force majeure, evaluates whether Covid-19 is a force majeure event, and its effect on the inquiry process under ...
Effect of Covid-19 lockdown on compliance requirements under POSH Law – Part 2
This Article analyses the meaning of force majeure, evaluates whether Covid-19 is a force majeure event, and its effect on the compliance requirement ...
Marital Rape: An Oxymoron or an Evil?
Justice Verma Committee Report, 2013 stated that according to the common law of coverture, a wife was deemed to have given an irrevocable consent to ...
Celebrating International Women’s Day – 15 Recent Updates Women should Know
Fixing Notional Income of Homemakers, 5th January, 2021 The Supreme Court in the case of Kirti & Anr. vs. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd., was ...
IT Guidelines – Digital Media & Intermediaries: Provisions for Parents to Keep in Mind
Under Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, based on the nature and type of content, foll ...
IT Guidelines – Digital Media & Intermediaries: Provisions on discrimination, online safety from sexual violations & more
Here is a quick summary of the key points under Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021: ...
Quid Pro Quo Form of Sexual Harassment – What is it?
This for That; a common understanding of what quid pro quo would mean. It is important to understand the implications of quid pro quo in the workplac ...
BUDGET 2021 – Highlights in relation to women and children
"The proposals in Part A will further strengthen the Sankalp of Nation First, Doubling Farmer’s Income, Strong Infrastructure, Healthy India, Good Go ...
Does definition of Workplace in POSH Law include Virtual Workplace?
While virtual workplaces have been a boon to industries and companies, the magnitude of this platform has broadened over the past year due to the pan ...
POSH Awareness Through Virtual Trainings
Sexual harassment at workplace has been a growing concern amongst Organizations, regardless of their size. It continues to remain a key hinderance fo ...
Navigating through the Challenges faced by Internal Committee during inquiry into Sexual Harassment Complaints
Sexual harassment of women at workplace has been one of the predominant concerns in the field of women rights as it not only violates fundamental rig ...
CONSENT IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Consent is defined under section 375 of the Indian Penal Code as ‘an unequivocal voluntary agreement when the woman by words, gestures or any form of ...
Online Communication and Sexual harassment at Workplace
Businesses have seen an exponential growth in their scope with growing technology and its innovative application to multiple facets of businesses. In ...
Have A Noose, Need A Neck!
After the brutal gang rape and murder of Dr Reddy, Hyderabad's Nirbhaya, the society is up in arms. From the celebrities to the common persons, from ...