There is a quiet debate inside every Internal Committee. It doesn’t happen in official meetings. It happens in the moments around them, in the glance exchanged after a witness leaves, in the pause between two hearings, in the silence that follows reading a difficult complaint. And this debate is only getting louder as caseloads rise.… Continue reading AI in PoSH: What Use Is a Machine to the People Who Sit, Listen, and Decide?
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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?
PoSH External Members: Where Duty Ends and Liability Begins
External Members were introduced into the PoSH framework to strengthen neutrality, but over time, their role has become layered with expectation, ambiguity, and risk. Organisations rely on them for both expertise and legitimacy, while complainants and respondents look to them for reassurance that the process is fair. The Karnataka High Court’s recent order finally addresses… Continue reading PoSH External Members: Where Duty Ends and Liability Begins
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
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?
Why Manual PoSH Registers Are a Legal Risk (and How Automation Fixes It)
There is a quiet, persistent irony in how organisations approach PoSH compliance.The law demands precision, traceability, and a timeline that can withstand external scrutiny, yet some of the most sensitive workplace records continue to live in Excel sheets with inconsistent formatting, notebooks maintained by whoever inherited the role, and email attachments titled “final_register_v4 (3).xlsx”. The… Continue reading Why Manual PoSH Registers Are a Legal Risk (and How Automation Fixes It)
How Conduct’s Timeline & Documentation Guardrails Prevent Inquiry Failures
In every workplace inquiry, the Internal Committee carries two simultaneous responsibilities: ensuring fairness in the process, and ensuring that the process itself can stand scrutiny. Even the most sincere inquiry can be questioned if timelines slip, if documentation is inconsistent, or if hearing records are incomplete. The Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, 2013 is very… Continue reading How Conduct’s Timeline & Documentation Guardrails Prevent Inquiry Failures
Time Limits vs. Justice: SC Removes Controversial Direction in NUJS VC Case
According to a study, 98% of women are aware that sexual harassment occurs through online mediums, yet 87% of these women never reported any instances to the concerned authorities. This underlines a critical issue: awareness does not always translate into action. The PoSH Act, 2013, was enacted as a landmark step in India’s workplace legislation.… Continue reading Time Limits vs. Justice: SC Removes Controversial Direction in NUJS VC Case
