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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You’ve Been Appointed to the Internal Committee for the First Time
At Ungender, we often meet people after they have already been appointed to the Internal Committee. The appointment letter has been issued, their name has been shared internally, and somewhere between a calendar invite and a policy document, they have realised that they are now an “IC member.” What usually follows is not confidence, but… Continue reading You’ve Been Appointed to the Internal Committee for the First Time
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
Not All Harassment Is Sexual Harassment? What Every IC Must Understand
The distinction between workplace harassment and sexual harassment is often blurred in real complaints. Employees may report mistreatment without understanding whether it falls under PoSH, leaving ICs to determine where the line is drawn under the law. At what point does an IC member draw a clear line between inappropriate behaviour and a violation under… Continue reading Not All Harassment Is Sexual Harassment? What Every IC Must Understand
