Maharashtra's 2022 audit revealed 60% non-compliance in IC formation. Mandatory district-level reporting now enforced with ₹50,000 penalties for violations.
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A zero FIR allows sexual harassment victims to file complaints at any police station, regardless of jurisdiction, ensuring immediate evidence preservation.
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File FIRs for PoSH criminal offences: visit police station, narrate incident, insist on recording verbatim, obtain signed copy & follow up via superior officers.
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The proposed Bill reserves 33% parliamentary seats for women, complementing PoSH by amplifying political representation to drive systemic gender reforms.
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Key protections: PoSH Act, IPC 354/509 (outraging modesty), Domestic Violence Act, Maternity Benefits Act & Equal Remuneration Act form a safety matrix.
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IPC Sections 354D (stalking), 499 (defamation), 507 (anonymous threats) & IT Act Section 66E (privacy violation) combat digital harassment.
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