PoSH

Part 2: Practical safeguards – rotation systems, transparency declarations, external member oversight & complainant’s right to object to biased IC members.

Part 1: Structural safeguards – diverse IC composition, mandatory training on unconscious bias & clear recusal protocols for conflicted members.

Breaching complainant/respondent identities attracts ₹5,000 penalty. Only IC members, witnesses & concerned parties may access inquiry details.

SHE Box enables direct online complaints to MoWCD, ensuring oversight when employers fail to act. Anonymity optional, tracking mandatory.

Conciliation is voluntary resolution without inquiry – only for mild cases, excluding monetary settlements. No apology coercion; complainant may withdraw anytime.

Employers must implement IC recommendations within 60 days. Non-compliance invites penalties up to ₹50,000 under Section 26 of the PoSH Act.