Part 1: Structural safeguards - diverse IC composition, mandatory training on unconscious bias & clear recusal protocols for conflicted members.
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Breaching complainant/respondent identities attracts ₹5,000 penalty. Only IC members, witnesses & concerned parties may access inquiry details.
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SHE Box enables direct online complaints to MoWCD, ensuring oversight when employers fail to act. Anonymity optional, tracking mandatory.
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Conciliation is voluntary resolution without inquiry - only for mild cases, excluding monetary settlements. No apology coercion; complainant may withdraw anytime.
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Employers must implement IC recommendations within 60 days. Non-compliance invites penalties up to ₹50,000 under Section 26 of the PoSH Act.
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Part I explores foundational PoSH Act provisions: employer liabilities, IC constitution & civil-criminal law intersections shaping workplace harassment jurisprudence.
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