The Bombay High Court’s recent observations on the functioning of Internal Committees did not change the PoSH framework. Instead, they clarified how it is meant to work. The Court reaffirmed that these committees exist for a specific purpose, and their authority cannot be stretched simply because a situation feels uncomfortable or disruptive. The court’s decision… Continue reading How Should Organisations Recognise that Internal Committees are Exceeding Their Mandate?
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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?
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
