In February 2017, the Kerala government discovered about the heinous case of sexual assault of a prominent Malayalam actress who was kidnapped, abuse ...
She-box: The Electronic Support For Preventing Sexual Harassment At Workplaces
Even though the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 was enacted over a decade ago, effectively ...
Responding To Sexual Harassment In Atypical Workplaces
IntroductionA recent incident of workplace sexual harassment reported through X (formerly Twitter) has highlighted the concerns emerging in the c ...
Building An Ethical Workplace Through Posh Compliance
What is an Ethical Workplace?The moral code that directs employees' and employers’ behavior with regard to what is right and wrong in terms of co ...
R.G. Kar Medical College Case: A POSHe Perspective
The momentum is growing around conversations of reclaiming safety in public spaces for female bodies. In our last post we looked at how change will n ...
What is POSH Training?
The Government of India passed the Sexual Harassment of Women (Prevention, Prohibition and Prevention) Act (POSH) in 2013. The Act places the onu ...
All India Football Federation Implements Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy
The All-India Football Federation (AIFF) is the governing body of football, futsal and beach soccer in India. It is a member of FIFA and is aff ...
While Addressing Reverse Bias in IC Inquiry, the Calcutta High Court Explores the Nuances of words like ‘Sweety’ and ‘Baby’ in Sexual Harassment Allegations.
Facts: The Calcutta High Court recently noted that addressing women with terms like 'Sweety' and 'Baby' is common in certain social contexts and that ...
What is Article 361 and How Does it Grant Immunity to Presidents and Governors from Criminal Charges, Including Sexual Harassment?
Recent Incident:Governor of West Bengal CV Ananda Bose has been accused of sexual harassment by a contract employee at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata. ...
ROLE OF INTERNAL COMMITTEE UNDER PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE ACT, 2013
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a deeply upsetting problem that undermines an organization's standards, increases employee unease, saps motivat ...
Delay in filing POSH Annual Report
Employers are subject to a number of requirements under the Sexual Harassment (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and the S ...
Legal perspective on the Gang Rape of the Brazilian Woman and Global Impact of the incident on woman safety in India
Incident:A disturbing incident occurred in Kurumahat, Jharkhand, on 1st March 2024. The incident involved a horrifying ordeal for a Brazilian tra ...
The Impact of Tamil Nadu’s TiC Initiative on Workplace Safety
The Textile Industry Coalition (TiC), which was announced by the Tamil Nadu government on February 23, 2024, is a big step in strengthening the appli ...
Significant observation in Medha Kotewal Lele & Ors vs U.O.I. & Ors
Citation: (2013) 1 SCC 297Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of IndiaDate of Decision: 19th October 2012Case OverviewConcerns about the effe ...
Understand the role of External Members under the POSH Act
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) was formulated in India with an objective of ...
Understanding the Importance of POSH Policy for a Positive Workplace Culture
The dynamic nature of today's workplaces makes it critical to establish and preserve an inclusive and happy culture. The adoption of a POSH (Prev ...
Overview of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Law in Brazil
IntroductionSexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue that has gained increased attention globally. Brazil has taken significant st ...
“Sexual Harassment” provision under Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita 2023
Introduction: On 25 December 2023, the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita 2023 (BNS) received the assent of the President of India. On July 1, 2024, ...
A Woman Judicial Officer’s Complaint Reveals Systemic Issues including of sexual harassment at workplace.
A closer examination of the Indian judicial system has been prompted by the recent revelation of alleged sexual harassment to the Chief Justice of In ...
Getting Queerious with POSH
“I wonder what the experience is like being with someone of same gender (*wink*)” “Can I watch?” “Does it (genitals) even work?”&nb ...
16 Days of Activism- Global Movement for Gender Equality and Justice
Introduction:According to the UN Women, approximately 736 million women, i.e., nearly one in three, have experienced intimate partner violence, n ...