Overview of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Law in Brazil
Introduction Sexual 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 ...
Navigating the Complex Landscape of Live-In Relationships in India: The Supreme Court’s Perspective on Live-In Relationships and the Divergent Stance of various High Courts.
The Indian society and the laws are ever-changing and evolving. There have been various changes made in the law in line with the changing social mora ...
Supreme Court’s Directives for Effective Enforcement of POSH Act: Ensuring Compliance and Accountability by State and Non-State Actors
Introduction: In Aureliano Fernandes vs. State of Goa and Ors. (MANU/SC/0572/2023) Civil Appeal No. 2482 of 2014, decided on May 12, 2023, the Ap ...
Supreme Court’s Mandates for Effective Implementation of POSH Act: Directives to Union and State Governments
Brief Background: A writ petition was filed under Article 32 of Indian Constitution before the Supreme Court by an organization named Initiatives ...
When the issues addressed in both the IC and the ongoing criminal prosecution are identical, and if the petitioners were exonerated by the IC then allowing criminal proceedings to continue would amount to an abuse of power. – Delhi High Court
Background: X v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Y v. State and Anr. (W.P. (Crl.) 2802/2019, W.P. (Crl.) 3005/2019 and Crl. M.A. 3961/202 ...
An Overview of University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education Institutions.
Introduction The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a series of regulations since 2015 to address this issue of sexual harassment a ...
The Role and Importance of a POSH Consultant in the Workplace
In today’s dynamic and diverse workplace, creating a safe and inclusive environment for employees is paramount. A surefire method of achieving a safe ...
“Qualifications of members of the ICC including the external member are to be considered on a case-to-case basis”- Calcutta HC
The HC also emphasized that it is necessary for the adjudicatory authority to explore the antecedents and backdrop of such usage of certain words and ...
Court Directs Compliance of Section 19(b) of the POSH Act: Displaying Penal Consequences for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Facts: Biyat Pragya Tripathy vs Government of Odisha & Others is a public interest litigation filed seeking implementation of Section 19(b) of th ...
A Closer Look at the Distinctive Sexual Harassment Faced by Female Doctors
Earlier this month, a female doctor filed a formal complaint against a senior doctor, alleging sexual assault during her house surgency at Genera ...
Quid pro Quo type of Sexual harassment – What you need to know
**Content Note: This article talks about quid pro quo and workplace sexual harassment, with mentions of detailed case studies.Smita’s story, Part 1: “ ...
Breaking Down of Laws Against Sexual Harassment: IPC’s Section 354A, POSH Act’s Sections 2(n) & 3. Definition – Similarities, Differences, and Implications
Introduction: Sexual harassment is a pervasive issue that affects individuals in various spheres of life, including public spaces and workplaces. ...
POSH Law (2013) and Mental Health: Exploring connections
In this article we are looking to explore the nexus between the POSH Law and Mental Health and Wellbeing concerns by exploring the psychosocial impact ...
From Harassment to Crime: The Legal Consequences of eve-teasing
Eve teasing is a term commonly used in India to describe the act of verbal and gesticulated sexual harassment faced by women in public spaces. It is ...
UNDERSTANDING SECTION 354 OF IPC: OUTRAGING THE MODESTY OF A WOMAN IN CONSONANCE WITH THE POSH ACT
Introduction: In a society striving for gender equality and the protection of women's rights, the Indian legal system has implemented stringent la ...
Understanding Workplace Sexual Harassment Rules and Regulations: What Every Employee Should Know
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) is an important legislation that provides a ...
Understanding Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace: Causes, Effects, and Prevention Strategies
Right to a safe working environment is a fundamental right. Every person wishes to be treated with dignity and respect. A healthy environment pla ...