
Serein Legal Team
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What we see online often plays a key role in breaking the mould of stereotypes. TV Shows have pushed forth in this domain, be it through the Chess masterpiece in the Queen’s Gambit or the Urdu dramedy in Chudails.
Explore why political parties must be brought under the purview of the POSH Act to ensure workplace safety for women and uphold democratic accountability and values.
Prevailing harassment in sports highlights the urgent need for accountability, empathy and safe environments where athletes and staff feel respected and valued.
Several companies across the globe have anti-harassment hotlines. But how are effective are they in building safe workplaces and deterring misconduct?
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- PoSH
- Anti-harassment and safety
- Global compliance laws
- Domestic violence
Addressing the worst 1% of harassment cases drives impact. Clear escalation, practical training and accountable leaders make prevention work effectively.
This report details an event wherein key individuals from diverse backgrounds, including education, armed forces and sports came together to share their experiences.
The PoSH Act prioritises the complainant's experience & impact of behaviour, not the alleged perpetrator's intent, when assessing harassment claims.
The PoSH Act explicitly protects against sexual harassment regardless of gender; complaints between individuals of the same gender are fully valid.
Section 14 deters malicious complaints under the PoSH Act, protecting against false allegations while ensuring genuine cases are robustly addressed.
Preventing workplace sexual harassment isn't optional; it's vital for employee safety, dignity, legal compliance, productivity & organisational reputation.
Non-women can file PoSH complaints via ICs/LCs, seek civil remedies under BNS, or approach Human Rights Commissions for workplace sexual harassment.
PoSH अधिनियम भाग 1: 'कार्यस्थल' में कार्यालय, परिवहन, प्रशिक्षण या कर्मचारी से संबंधित किसी भी स्थान शामिल हैं, जो व्यापक सुरक्षा प्रदान करता है।
'Extended workplace' covers work-related travel, events, transport, client sites & digital spaces - anywhere employment relationships or activities occur.
Part IV: Landmark judgments shaping PoSH implementation, including employer liability for third-party harassment & compensation benchmarks.
Part III: Critical procedural aspects - handling anonymous complaints, electronic evidence validity & IC's quasi-judicial powers during inquiries.
Part II: Analysing employer obligations beyond IC formation - mandatory training, policy dissemination & annual report compliance mechanisms.
Domestic violence isn't random anger; it's a calculated cycle of tension, abuse, reconciliation & calm, reinforcing the abuser's power & control over the victim
Evidence in domestic violence cases includes medical reports, photos, threatening messages/emails, witness statements, police records & personal diaries.