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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. ...
Calling Unknown Woman As ‘Darling’ Amounts to the Offence of using Sexually Coloured Remark- Calcutta High Court (Port Blair Bench)
Overview: X vs the State, (Case No: CRR 29 of 2023) is a revisional application challenging the order dated 21.11.2023 passed by Additional 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 ...
NEED FOR GENDER SENSITIZATION TRAININGS AT WORKPLACE
Introduction Whether it be overt or covert, sexism has a tendency to negatively impact co-workers in a work environment. It affects the employees ...
Calcutta HC Upheld Respondent’s Rights and stated that an Opportunity to Cross-Examine in Sexual Harassment Complaints Ensures Fair Inquiry.
Facts- In Union of India and Ors. vs. X, (2019 (3) CHN (CAL) 33), X, was a railway officer, and he was accused of sexual harassment by a ...
Its double jeopardy when two penalties are imposed for the same charge in disciplinary proceedings (violation of Article 22) – Andhra Pradesh HC
Introduction: The Andhra Pradesh High Court, in a recent judgment, held that imposing two punishments for the same charge in disciplinary proc ...
SC dismissed a rape case stating that the FIR was filed 34 years post the alleged incident.
Introduction: The matter X v. The State of Assam and Another (Criminal Appeal No. 185 of 2024 arising from SLP(Crl.) No. 9142 of 2022) in the Supreme ...
Application filed for Victim Compensation Scheme cannot be rejected due to technical limitation- ordered Punjab & Haryana HC in a gang rape case.
Introduction: The judgment in X v. State of Punjab & Ors (CWP-8771-2016 (O&M))pertains to a writ petition seeking compensation for a ...
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
Introduction Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue that has gained increased attention globally. Brazil has taken significant st ...
Kerala HC clarifies that there is a difference between Intemperate Language and Sexual Harassment at Workplace
Introduction: The judgment in K.P. Anil Rajagopal Vs. State of Kerala and Ors. (W.P. (C) No. 13811 of 2016 (B)) pertains to a writ petition chall ...
Power Dynamics At Workplace Causes Challenges to Subordinates in Reporting Misconduct By Their Superiors- Supreme Court
Introduction: In Union of India and Ors v. Mudrika Singh (Civil Appeal No. 6859 of 2021), Supreme Court’s scrutiny revealed a concerning trend in ...
Preceding the POSH Act 2013: Understating Supreme Court’s Pivotal Decision in Apparel Export Promotion Council v. A.K. Chopra (1999)
Introduction: This landmark judgment, issued by the Supreme Court (“SC”) in the case of Apparel Export Promotion Council v. A.K. Chopra (AIR 1999 ...
Sexual harassment in any form at the workplace must be viewed seriously and the harasser should not be allowed to escape from the clutches of law due to hyper technicalities- Supreme Court
Introduction: In Union of India & Ors v Dilip Paul (Civil Appeal No 6190 of 2023), decided on 6th November 2023, the Supreme Court (SC) ...
“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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
