Select an external woman with legal/HR expertise per Section 4(2)(a), ensuring impartiality through formal appointment letters.
Q1: Can we have male IC members? Yes, but 50% must be women. Q2: Training needed? Annual sensitisation mandatory. Q3: Quorum? Minimum 3 including chair.
Complainant establishes prima facie case; IC then impartially collects evidence. Standard: "preponderance of probability", not "beyond doubt".
Inclusion is a strategic imperative, not a PR stunt. It drives innovation, belonging & performance. Measure impact, not just headcounts.
True diversity delves beyond gender parity. It encompasses caste, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, socio-economic background & more. Unwind fully.
Lockdowns amplified challenges for the disabled: healthcare access, remote work barriers, isolation. Recovery must be inclusive by design.
