POSH Act 2013
Globalization and the rapid growth of the information technology sector have brought a significant change in the status of women around the globe. However, with a rapid increase in the number of women entering the country’s workforce every year, instances of sexual harassment at the workplace have been on the rise. A safe workplace is […]
My Learning from Delhi High Court’s Recent Order of Imposing Cost on a Woman for False Sexual Harassment Complaint
In Anita SuIn Anita Suresh vs. Union of India & Ors. decided by Delhi High Court on July 9, 2019, where the Court not only dismissed the writ petition but also imposed a cost of Rs. 50,000 on the Petitioner for filing a false complaint. The Court also directed the Employer of the Petitioner to initiate appropriate action […]
Delhi High Court Imposes Cost on a Woman for False Sexual Harassment Plea
In Anita Suresh vs. Union of India & Ors. decided by Delhi High Court on July 9, 2019, where the Petitioner sought directions from the court to put retirement benefits of the Respondent on hold, to initiate independent inquiry against him and to prosecute him. The Petitioner had filed a complaint against the Respondent on July 8, […]
POSH Training for IC Members – An Essential Step Towards Keeping Your Work Environment Safe
With globalization, men are no longer the only working class in society. Women have taken up a huge role in every sector but with that, there has also been an increase in the number of sexual harassment cases. This Act is of huge importance because it not only paves the way for proper redressal of […]
Current Scenario of Sexual Harassment at Workplace in India
It wasn’t until 2013 that India recognized sexual harassment at the workplace as a separate offense. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 was passed by the parliament on 23rd April 2013. Vishaka Guidelines by Hon’ble Supreme Court in Vishaka and others vs. State of Rajasthan and others became the foundation of this law. The Hon’ble Supreme […]