The Karnataka High Court quashed a criminal complaint after examining its contents, while expressly recognising that an Internal Committee report does not bar criminal proceedings. The distinction matters when HR receives a police notice after an inquiry ends.
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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?
