Mumbai HC Ruled ‘I Like You’ Messages Sent to Unknown Woman Amount to Insulting Her Modesty
Facts of the Case: The case involves X, who was accused of sending inappropriate and obscene messages to a former corporator from Borivali, Mumba ...
J&K High Court Rules That Internal Committee Cannot Entertain Complaints Filed Beyond Three-Month Limitation Under POSH Act
Introduction: This petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, wherein the petitioner sought the following reliefs: A w ...
Kerala HC Rules on Outraging Woman’s Modesty, Says It Includes Her ‘Moral And Psychological’ Modesty
Facts of the Case: Accused Nos. 1 and 2 were found guilty of the offence punishable under Section 354 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Cod ...
SC Noted Need to Penalize Necrophilia, Describing It as a ‘Psychosexual Disorder’ Recognized by DSM-IV
Facts of the Case: The case revolves around an accused individual who was initially convicted by the trial court under Sections 302 (murder) and 3 ...
Unwelcome/uncomfortable Behaviour At Workplace Is Sexual Harassment Regardless Of Intent
On 22nd January 2025, the Madras High Court has made it clear that under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & R ...
Kerala HC Stated Intersectional Discrimination Against Women Must Be Addressed in Workplace Legislation
Facts of the Case The Kerala High Court, while examining issues arising from the Justice Hema Committee Report on the challenges faced by women in ...
Kerala HC Stated Body Shaming Unacceptable While Granting Bail in Sexual Harassment Case
Facts of the Case The Kerala High Court addressed a bail plea filed by businessman Mr B, accused of sexually harassing a Malayalam actress during ...
Allahabad High Court Emphasizes Respect and Safety for Women Artists in Orchestra Parties
Facts of the Case This case involved allegations of sexual harassment and exploitation of a woman employed as a dancer in an orchestra party. The ...
Untorn Clothes of Alleged Victim Suggest Consent: Punjab & Haryana HC Acquits Accused in Rape Case
Introduction The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted the accused in a rape case based on inconsistencies in the victim's testimony and the ...
Everybody Must Remember That The Right And Dignity Is Not Only To A Woman But To Men Also- Kerala HC
Facts of the Case: The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Mr. B in a sexual assault case filed in 2024, following the ...
The Supreme Court ruled that under the POSH Act, copy of inquiry report must be provided to the complainant.
Facts of the Case: The petitioner, a Constable in the Border Security Force (BSF), filed a complaint of sexual harassment against an officer. The ...
The Kerala High Court has held that Section 354 is made out only when there is an actual act of outraging the modesty and decorum of a woman
The Kerala High Court has held in a case that the offence of outraging the modesty of woman under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is made ...
Madras High Court Directs Tamil Nadu Government to Frame Rules Under POSH Act
Facts of the Case The case revolves around allegations of sexual harassment and the systemic failures within a prominent Medical College Hospital ...
Madhya Pradesh HC ruled that an IC can attempt to resolve a case under the POSH Act through settlement before commencing a formal inquiry.
Facts of Case: The petitioner, an Assistant Professor at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (NIT) Bhopal, was dismissed from service fo ...
The Madras High Court quashed a sexual harassment case against a man, observing that it is natural for two individuals in love to hug and kiss each other, which cannot be construed as an offence.
Facts of the Case: The petitioner filed a Criminal Original Petition seeking to quash an FIR by the All-Women Police Station, Srivaigundam. The FI ...
If the actions of the employees endanger the safety of the workplace, the employers can immediately terminate the employees:Â Bombay HC
Introduction: A single Judge Bench of Bombay High Court, ruled in favor of Advani Oerlikon Ltd. The Hon’ble Bombay High Court upheld dismissal of ...
Kerala HC held that watching a woman and photographing her is not voyeurism under Section 354C IPC unless done in circumstances where she would expect privacy.
Facts of the Case According to the prosecution, on May 3, 2022, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the de facto complainant was standing outside her hous ...
Shaking Head to Music Does Not Imply Intention to Interact and Stalking: Bombay HC
Introduction The Bombay High Court recently let off a man on charges of stalking arguing that even though the accused followed the woman home, she ...
Bombay HC Quashes FIR Against Man Accused Under Section 509 For Moving Hands Over Nude Lady-Shaped Paperweight
Facts of the Case: Facts of the Case:Contentions of the Parties:Court's Observations:Court’s Order: The case involves an application under Sect ...
Proceeding To Criminalize Marital Rape Has Begun in Supreme Court.
On October 17, 2024, the Supreme Court of India commenced hearings in Hrishikesh Sahoo v. State of Karnataka & Ors. (SLP(Crl) No. 4063-4064/2022) ...
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 onus on ...
