When the PoSH Act introduced the requirement of an External Member under Section 4(2)(c), the intent was straightforward: to bring in someone independent, trained, and experienced enough to help Internal Committees stay fair and neutral. The law did not envision a marketplace of External Members competing for engagement. It envisioned a steady outside voice that… Continue reading Empowering ICs: Escaping Over-Reliance on External Members
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How Fairness Works in POSH Inquiries: What Everyone Involved Should Know
Over the past few years, PoSH inquiries have become a familiar fixture inside organisations. Most employees now know that a formal process exists, that an Internal Committee hears complaints, that reports are issued, and that statutory timelines guide the journey. On paper, the mechanism is no longer new. Yet in conversations with complainants, respondents, HR… Continue reading How Fairness Works in POSH Inquiries: What Everyone Involved Should Know
Does Conciliation End Employer’s PoSH Responsibilities?
What does conciliation actually conclude, the complaint, the inquiry, or the organisation’s responsibility to act? For many companies and Internal Committees(ICs), conciliation under the POSH framework has become a practical way to close a complaint, to de-escalate conflict and restore workplace stability. But it also leaves behind an unsettled question: when an Internal Committee’s inquiry… Continue reading Does Conciliation End Employer’s PoSH Responsibilities?
What Companies Must Know About PoSH Disclosures in the Director’s Report
The Director’s Report is a critical statutory document that reflects a company’s overall legal and governance compliance. For organisations covered under the PoSH Act, it serves as a key disclosure mechanism demonstrating whether statutory obligations relating to the prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace have been met. Any failure to include accurate PoSH-related disclosures… Continue reading What Companies Must Know About PoSH Disclosures in the Director’s Report
PoSH in 2025: A Recap of What Courts Expect from Companies and Internal Committees
For HR teams and Internal Committees, 2025 was less about statutory change and more about setting clear standards for PoSH compliance. Courts focused on how organisations interpret harm, exercise jurisdiction, and conduct inquiries, shifting evaluation from intent or form to fairness and consistency. Key themes were understanding harm from the complainant’s perspective, clarifying authority in… Continue reading PoSH in 2025: A Recap of What Courts Expect from Companies and Internal Committees
Why Compliance Platforms Are the New Culture Infrastructure
When the Government of India launched SHE-Box, most people saw it as another reporting channel, a digital window for women to file complaints directly with the Ministry. But something more significant was happening beneath the surface. SHE-Box was a quiet but decisive policy statement about the future of workplace governance. It implied that justice systems… Continue reading Why Compliance Platforms Are the New Culture Infrastructure
Impact vs Intent: What Truly Determines Sexual Harassment?
Among the many questions Internal Committees grapple with, few create as much uncertainty as the balance between impact and intent. When a complaint lands on the IC’s table, members look for evidence, context, timelines, testimonies, and consistency. But eventually, the inquiry always circles back to the same tension: “Should the complainant’s experience of harm take… Continue reading Impact vs Intent: What Truly Determines Sexual Harassment?
Safeguarding Justice: Interim Relief in POSH Inquiries
A 2022 report by Gapjil 119 revealed a stark reality: 8 out of 10 women who report sexual harassment at the workplace face some form of retaliation. Imagine the courage it takes for a complainant to step forward, only to face backlash that threatens her job security, reputation, or daily work life. This reality creates… Continue reading Safeguarding Justice: Interim Relief in POSH Inquiries
