PoSH

Handling sexual abuse disclosures requires deep empathy, trauma-informed approaches, confidentiality & connecting survivors to expert support services.

The J. Hema Committee report exposed systemic sexual harassment in Malayalam cinema, demanding industry-wide PoSH compliance & cultural change.

The Supreme Court’s firm stance against diluting POCSO safeguards reinforces the commitment to protect children from sexual offences, complementing PoSH.

Aggregators like Ola bear responsibility under PoSH 2013 to ensure safety mechanisms extend to their platform workers, despite operational complexities.

Anonymous complaints can be filed under PoSH, but inquiries may be limited if anonymity prevents gathering essential evidence or responses.

HR must secure evidence and ensure safety, then begin an impartial process without bias, while maintaining confidentiality throughout the investigation.