Tag: workplace sexual harassment

[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Avanti Deshpande The POSH Act came into effect roughly seven years ago, and there’s a lot of progress still to be made when it comes to addressing sexual harassment at work, setting up the right structures to deal with sexual harassment complaints and ensuring that as an employer, you’re communicating to your… Continue reading POSH FAQ: How The Govt. Will Know Your Company Isn’t POSH Compliant

[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Avanti Deshpande Principles of Natural Justice are fundamental rules of procedure. They are important concepts that are grounded in Article 14 (Right to Equality) and Article 21 (Right to Life and Liberty) of the Constitution of India. They act as a check on the undemocratic or authoritarian use of power and ensure… Continue reading Explained: Principles Of Natural Justice And How They Apply Under The POSH Act

[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Suruchi Kumar Editor’s Note: In this article, the author takes you through the facts of the recent Anita Suresh case followed by the key takeaways from the Delhi HC Division Bench.  X v. Union of India and Ors. (aka Anita Suresh case) Bench: High Court of Delhi Decision dated: December 17, 2020… Continue reading Revisiting A ‘False’ Sexual Harassment Complaint: The Anita Suresh Case

[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Suruchi Kumar Editor’s Note: This edition of the quarterly legal round-up of cases pertaining to D&I and PoSH issues is for the period of October to December 2020. In this piece we focus on Malabika Bhattacharjee v. Internal Complaints Committee, Vivekananda College and Ors. decided on 27.11.2020, and Prasad Pannian v. The… Continue reading Recent POSH Judgements: Can Gender Discrimination Be Seen In Line With Sexual Harassment?

[responsivevoice_button] Written by: Sheena Verma Like a lot of other institutions in our country, women are grossly underrepresented in the police force. According to the Bureau of Police Research and Development (as of 2020), women account for only 8.98 percent of India’s police force. This falls short of the target of 33 percent women participation… Continue reading Poor POSH Compliance Has Left Women Police Officers Vulnerable To Sexual Harassment