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
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How ICs Can Manage Cross-Organization Harassment Complaints?
The Supreme Court’s recent observations on the functioning of Internal Committees (ICs) did not alter the PoSH framework but clarified and reinforced its existing principles. This articulation reaffirms that employees retain the right to approach their own IC even when the alleged harasser belongs to another organization, thereby strengthening accountability across workplaces. Until now, many… Continue reading How ICs Can Manage Cross-Organization Harassment Complaints?
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
