Download the Copy of Vishaka Guidelines Source - https://saksham.ugc.ac.in Introduction: In a landmark moment in the Indian jurisprud ...
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 ...
When the issues addressed in both the IC and the ongoing criminal prosecution are identical, and if the petitioners were exonerated by the IC then allowing criminal proceedings to continue would amount to an abuse of power. – Delhi High Court
Background: X v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Y v. State and Anr. (W.P. (Crl.) 2802/2019, W.P. (Crl.) 3005/2019 and Crl. M.A. 3961/202 ...
Madras High Court emphasized the need for Internal complaints Committee in the Armed Forces and directed Government to ensure compliance with the POSH law.
Case name: State v Commandant, Air Force Administrative College (Crl.O.P.No.23403 of 2021 and Crl.M.P.No.13845 of 2021) Facts: A woman officer ...
Writ petition for ‘strict implementation’ of POSH Act dismissed on grounds of prematurity.
In Senjuti Chakrabarti v. Ld. Registrar General, High Court at Calcutta & Ors, a division bench of the Calcutta High Court recently dismissed ...
“Qualifications of members of the ICC including the external member are to be considered on a case-to-case basis”- Calcutta HC
The HC also emphasized that it is necessary for the adjudicatory authority to explore the antecedents and backdrop of such usage of certain words and ...
Court Directs Compliance of Section 19(b) of the POSH Act: Displaying Penal Consequences for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Facts: Biyat Pragya Tripathy vs Government of Odisha & Others is a public interest litigation filed seeking implementation of Section 19(b) of th ...
A Closer Look at the Distinctive Sexual Harassment Faced by Female Doctors
Earlier this month, a female doctor filed a formal complaint against a senior doctor, alleging sexual assault during her house surgency at Genera ...
Petitioner moved the Delhi HC in a case that deals with an intersection of POSH and Defamation law
In X v. STATE OF DELHI (CRL.M.C. 4346/2022 &CRL.M.A. 17790/2022), the Delhi High Court on 06.09.2022 allowed the application and directed the Sta ...
Quid pro Quo type of Sexual harassment – What you need to know
**Content Note: This article talks about quid pro quo and workplace sexual harassment, with mentions of detailed case studies.Smita’s story, Part 1: “ ...
Breaking Down of Laws Against Sexual Harassment: IPC’s Section 354A, POSH Act’s Sections 2(n) & 3. Definition – Similarities, Differences, and Implications
Introduction: Sexual harassment is a pervasive issue that affects individuals in various spheres of life, including public spaces and workplaces. ...
POSH Law (2013) and Mental Health: Exploring connections
In this article we are looking to explore the nexus between the POSH Law and Mental Health and Wellbeing concerns by exploring the psychosocial impact ...
From Harassment to Crime: The Legal Consequences of eve-teasing
Eve teasing is a term commonly used in India to describe the act of verbal and gesticulated sexual harassment faced by women in public spaces. It is ...
Understanding Workplace Sexual Harassment Rules and Regulations: What Every Employee Should Know
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) is an important legislation that provides a ...
Understanding Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace: Causes, Effects, and Prevention Strategies
Right to a safe working environment is a fundamental right. Every person wishes to be treated with dignity and respect. A healthy environment pla ...
POSH Guidelines Issued for IIT Delhi by Industrial Tribunal
Court- Industrial Tribunal-01, Rouse Avenue Court, New Delhi Case Number- RCA DJ NO. 01/22 Date of Judgement: 10th April 2023 ...
Ensuring Employee Safety: The Importance of POSH Policy at Workplace
In today's world, employee safety must be top priority. Ensuring that employees feel protected and secure while at work is not only the right thing t ...
The 5 Best Reviewed POSH Awareness Training Options in 2024
POSH awareness training is becoming increasingly important in today’s world as companies strive to create a workplace culture of respect, diversi ...
Calling a woman ‘item’ attracts 1.5 years imprisonment
In the State of Maharashtra v. AN (“Accused”) (C.R.No.381/2015), on 20th October 2022, the Special Judge at Borivali Division, Dindoshi, Mumbai Court ...
Acquittal due to benefit of doubt does not automatically mean that statements made against the accused are false – Delhi High Court
In the case of Sarvjeet Singh v State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr, , Sarvjeet Singh (Petitioner) had filed a petition in Delhi High Court under Sect ...
IC can look into a complaint even if it did not directly receive it – Rajasthan High Court
Three government officers (“Complainants”) filed a written complaint alleging sexual harassment at the workplace by the Director (“Petitioner”) of th ...