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 ...
Delay in filing an appeal under section 18 of the posh act can be condoned under section 5 of the limitation act: Delhi High Court
In the case of DB Corp. Ltd. vs. X and Ors., (MANU/DE/2590/2022), the Delhi High Court considered the question of whether Section 5 of the Limitation ...
Gujarat HC on anonymity of witnesses & past records of respondent’s behaviour
In the case of Vimalkant Bhanuprasad Shrimali vs. IDMC Limited, the High Court of Gujarat said that in POSH cases, the POSH Act provisions supersede ...
Rule 7 of POSH Rules are to be compiled with, give time to respond: Madras HC
A Writ Petition was filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for quashing of statements of witnesses and directing the respondent ...
Sexually Provocative Dress Dilutes a Sexual Harassment Complaint: Sessions Court in Kerala (Kozhikode)
The Application was under Section 438 CrPC (Anticipatory Bail). The complainant alleged that the accused caught her hand, forcefully took her to a lo ...
POSH Act complaint mechanism works in coordination with CDA Rules: Calcutta HC
This writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus to set aside the penalty order. The petitioner joined service as a Junior Executive ...
Investigation report of Sexual harassment allegations against Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (New York)
Andrew Cuomo, the former governor of New York, had been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women starting in December 2020, when Lindsey B ...
Allahabad HC denies bail to lawyer accused of sexually harassing law student
A Bail Application under Sec-439 CR.PC. was filed for seeking enlargement on Bail during the trial with the case under offences punishable under Indi ...
Bombay HC: Leave for Appeal against Tarun Tejpal’s Acquittal Order Allowed
Previously, Tarun Tejpal, the editor-in-chief of the Tehelka magazine, was accused of sexually assaulting his then colleague in the elevator of Bambo ...
Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association to Constitute Internal Complaints Committee under the POSH Act, 2013
The resolution moved by Boby M Sekhar and as many as 117 other members seeking the constitution of an Internal Complaints Committee (“ICC”) as mandat ...
