The Mandate on Confidentiality: Gleaning from the Judiciary
Confidentiality remains a formidable challenge in PoSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) cases. The PoSH Law mandates strict confidentiality particularly with regard to […]
Navigating Biases: Fostering Fairness in PoSH Investigations
“A judge shall be aware of, and understand, diversity in society and differences arising from various sources, including but not limited to […]
Moving Forward: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Harassment
A recent report by Deloitte paints a disturbing picture – a staggering 43% of female respondents across 5000 subjects and 10 countries reported experiencing […]
Sexual Harassment in the Indian Healthcare Sector
In February 2024, a video circulating on the internet showed a nurse maintaining her composure and continuing her duties despite facing sexual harassment […]
Confidentiality in PoSH Matters: Challenges and Solutions
The Right to Privacy is fundamental to all. It is crucial to prioritize and protect the privacy of individuals involved in cases […]
The BCCI Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy: A Hit or A Miss?
Football, cricket, wrestling, hockey, boxing – all these sports share a commonality. You might say it’s the spirit of competition. However, on […]
Navigating Police Complaints Beyond Internal Committee Decisions
As PoSH practitioners, we frequently encounter questions on an aggrieved woman’s right to approach the local police to file a First Information […]
Harmonizing PoSH Compliance and ESG Excellence
A recent Forbes India report has brought to light a distressing surge of 101% in reported complaints of workplace sexual harassment against women for […]
Part 3: The Gender-Neutral PoSH Legislation Debate: An Unbiased View
The need for gender-neutral legislation against workplace sexual harassment has become a subject of intense debate in India. The Sexual Harassment of […]
Part 2: The Argument for a Gender-Neutral PoSH Legislation
Gender Neutral Laws: The Need of the Hour The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, also known […]
Part 1: The Argument to Limit the PoSH Act to Women at the Workplace
The Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act), 2013 (“PoSH Act”), considers Sexual Harassment at the Workplace to be […]
Decoding “Employer” under the PoSH Act
One of the nuanced aspects that necessitates understanding within the Sexual Harassment of Women (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act), […]