
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.
Bombay High Court denies PoSH protection to women advocates citing lack of employment relationship. A critical look at the verdict and urgent reforms needed.
Odisha’s renewed push for stronger PoSH compliance, urges workplaces to adopt visible, apparent and inclusive measures for a safer environment.
El code-switching disfraza la identidad para encajar. En la inclusión real no se ponen filtros para pertenecer, ser escuchado o sentirse seguro en el trabajo.
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- PoSH
- Anti-harassment and safety
- Global compliance laws
- Domestic violence
PoSH inquiries can proceed ex-parte if respondents refuse participation, but committees must still examine all evidence fairly before ruling.
Extending PoSH compliance to India's vast informal sector requires tailored awareness, accessible reporting & community-led safety initiatives.
Essential compliance: Form ICs, conduct training, display notices, file annual reports & establish transparent grievance procedures per PoSH Act.
Biased data harms treatment outcomes; inclusive research improves care for all genders.
Ethical workplaces respect boundaries: professional conduct supersedes personal relationships. Harassment often starts with boundary violations excused as "culture".
Language shapes how we see the world. Indian languages may not say LGBTQIA+ in familiar ways, but they hold unique stories that invite us to listen and understand deeper.
Multi-location employers must constitute ICs at each office/region with 10+ employees, ensuring accessible complaint mechanisms.
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".
If found prima facie credible, ICs assess plausibility, patterns, and circumstantial indicators, testimony alone can be sufficient under PoSH guidelines.
Model respect, interrupt microaggressions, enforce boundaries, promote reporting without fear & complete mandatory PoSH training annually.
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.