Who is an aggrieved party under the 2013 PoSH act?
Any employee (contract/trainee/intern) experiencing harassment – including witnesses suffering retaliation for supporting complaints.
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What does ‘quid-pro-quo’ sexual harassment mean?
This for that harassment: Employment benefits/detriments explicitly/implicitly tied to sexual favours – among PoSH’s most severe forms.
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What is a PoSH internal committee?
Statutory body under Section 4: Minimum 4 members (50% women, external chair), tasked with impartial inquiry & policy recommendations.
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What is the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act about?
2013 law mandating safe workplaces via ICs, training & redressal. Covers physical/virtual spaces, all genders (though women-centric in wording).
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What is evidence in a sexual harassment enquiry in India?
Includes emails, texts, medical reports, witness testimony, CCTV footage & complainant’s account – assessed on “preponderance of probability”.
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Conducting a sexual harassment inquiry when working remotely
Virtual inquiries require: Secure platforms, verified identities, digital evidence protocols & breaks to prevent “Zoom fatigue” compromising fairness.
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