One of the key targets of the Union Budget 2018-19 was to improve the quality of school education. It proposed to treat school education holistically, i.e. to ensure all-round development of school-going children and conduct POSH awareness training workshops. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a programme for the school education sector extending from pre-school to class 12, sharing the aim… Continue reading Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan to conduct POSH awareness training workshops in government schools across Delhi
Category: Sexual Harassment
Should the enquiry be vitiated if the report is not provided to the accused in a sexual harassment case?
Sexual harassment at workplace cases The case of Pradeep Jeganathan v. State of Uttar Pradesh is one of the landmark sexual harassment at workplace cases, where it was held that no provision of the report to the accused impairs the ability of the Court to do justice to all the parties concerned. The Court termed… Continue reading Should the enquiry be vitiated if the report is not provided to the accused in a sexual harassment case?
Straightaway imposition of punishment on the basis of ICC findings not tenable being violative of natural justice
Sexual harassment at workplace cases Not giving a chance to the accused or the complainant to argue his/her sexual harassment at workplace case and not applying the law applicable before accepting and acting upon the recommendations of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is violative of principles of natural justice, the High Court of Calcutta has… Continue reading Straightaway imposition of punishment on the basis of ICC findings not tenable being violative of natural justice
High Court imposed hefty cost of Rs. 50,000 on woman for false complaint of sexual harassment
The Delhi High Court, in Anita Suresh v. Union of India & Ors. recently imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 on a woman who had filed a complaint of workplace sexual harassment but was unable to prove any evidence or witnesses to substantiate her case. Such a hefty amount of fine clearly indicates that the case had… Continue reading High Court imposed hefty cost of Rs. 50,000 on woman for false complaint of sexual harassment
10 ways to make educational institutions safer
Primary school teacher arrested for sexually harassing Class VII student in Muzaffarnagar; a complaint was filed by a girl student against a faculty member of IIT Kanpur for inappropriate conduct; 2 boys allegedly raped a minor inside the school bathroom in Chhattisgarh as third boy stands guard; Male students accuse school principal of sexual harassment… Continue reading 10 ways to make educational institutions safer
SC to review if HCs can transfer workplace sexual harassment investigation to another state
The Supreme Court recently agreed to examine whether high courts have the power to transfer workplace sexual harassment investigation the inquiry to another state, especially the ones pending with internal complaints committee (ICC) along with a criminal case lodged with the police related to the incident. Justices Indu Malhotra and R Subhash Reddy were hearing… Continue reading SC to review if HCs can transfer workplace sexual harassment investigation to another state
Are you ready to combat these workplace evils this Dussehra?
Every year, India celebrates Dussehra to symbolize the victory of “Good over Evil”. As per the Indian mythology, it is the day when Lord Ram killed the ten-headed demon king Ravana and Goddess Durga won over the demon Mahishasura. This festival is celebrated to contemplate and kill bad qualities within us. In this article, we will… Continue reading Are you ready to combat these workplace evils this Dussehra?
Is getting massaged by your employer a valid reason to claim sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment often leaves the victim in an uncomfortable and confusing predicament. Most of the time, it is masked in mild banter, offensive comments that are accompanied by sexual gestures or tones, or awkward but seemingly innocuous statements. This creates a gray area that makes it easy for perpetrators to get away with their conduct.… Continue reading Is getting massaged by your employer a valid reason to claim sexual harassment?
Workplace sexual harassment v. Workplace bullying: Do you know the difference?
Workplace sexual harassment and bullying are often used interchangeably; bullying is regarded as a type of harassment, this interchangeability creates confusion in differentiating both the concepts though there is a significant difference between both the terms. The law relating to each of these terms is different then the approach to deal with both should be… Continue reading Workplace sexual harassment v. Workplace bullying: Do you know the difference?
Breaking gender-stereotyping at workplace – Three important lessons from the movie “Dream Girl”
We believe that you have seen this movie by now, but if you haven’t, it is a must-watch for every D&I practitioner or HR professional. It is a lot of fun and offers a few timely lessons and reflections on the current state of gender-stereotyping at the workplace. With Ayushmann khurrana’s powerful dialogue “Trust ka… Continue reading Breaking gender-stereotyping at workplace – Three important lessons from the movie “Dream Girl”
