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
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SC Questions POSH Applicability to Political Parties: Are They Workplaces?
The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned down a plea to bring political parties under the POSH Act, remarking that widening its scope could invite unintended misuse and open a Pandora’s box. It is imperative for our readers to understand that this ruling doesn’t only bar the Act from extending to political parties but also raises… Continue reading SC Questions POSH Applicability to Political Parties: Are They Workplaces?
Wrongdoing Noted, Justice Denied: The Curious Case of NUJS
In a paradoxical judgment, the Supreme Court acknowledged grave allegations against the NUJS Vice-Chancellor, ordered they remain recorded, yet barred accountability. This Supreme Court judgement has puzzled the onlookers, but what might seem tone deaf, is in fact the result of a legality that led the court to pardon and punish in the same sentence. … Continue reading Wrongdoing Noted, Justice Denied: The Curious Case of NUJS
