On 16 July 2026, a Pune Magisterial Court held that the setting aside of an Internal Committee's (I ...
Parallel Inquiry Process under POSH Act: Legality and Permissibility
Can there be a parallel inquiry process under POSH Act for the redressal of complaints of workplace ...
In the Courts: PoSH Act in April 2026
Introduction April 2026 has produced a cluster of significant judicial pronouncements under the ...
Supreme Court’s Decision on Sakshi v. Union of India
Brief: The Apex Court entertained a PIL regarding expansion of interpretation of ‘rape’ under Secti ...
Bombay HC: Comments on JCB to manage Hair Not Sexual Harassment
The Hon’ble Bombay High Court held that that Petitioner’s comment “you must be using JCB to manage ...
Revisiting Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
Vishaka vs State of Rajasthan: Case Facts, Guidelines & Legacy Among all the cases in the ...
An Arbitration Clause in Cases of Sexual Harassment Cases is Unenforceable- United States of America
John v. Everyrealm Date of Order – 24th February 2023 Court: U.S District Court for th ...
Decency is Not What You Think is Within Yourself; It is How Your Action Makes Others Feel: Madras HC on Unwelcome Behaviour
Brief: The Madras High Court held that feelings of the Complainant matter more than intentions of t ...
Supreme Court: Notice to Centre Seeking Response on Security Measures for Private Sector IC Members
Brief: The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Union Government seeking its response to an PIL fil ...
Kerala HC: Remarks on a Woman’s Physique is Sexual Harassment
Brief: Recently, Kerala High Court passed a judgement whereby it added “remarks or comments on a wo ...
Delhi HC on Women’s Safety in Public Transport
Brief: Delhi High Court dismissed a revision petition after hearing of the crass incident where the ...
Complainant is Definitely a “Concerned Party”: SC Imposes Rs. 25000 on BSF for Omission to Adhere with Section 13 POSH Act
Brief: - Supreme Court imposed a penalty of Rs. 25,000 on BSF for violation of Section 13 of the PO ...
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 covers discrimination based on sexual orientation. (-Supreme Court of the United States
Bostock v. Clayton County 2020 U.S. LEXIS 3252 Date of Order: 15th June 2020 Cour ...
Written Complaint is Mandatory for Initiation of a POSH Inquiry: Kerala HC
Brief: The Kerala High Court, while entertaining a writ petition, revisited its old judgement where ...
Madras HC on Gender Sensitization Programmes under POSH
In this beautiful judgement, the Madras High Court observed and opined on the need for gender sensi ...
Conciliation is Must Before an Inquiry: Madhya Pradesh HC on the Mandatory Nature of Section 10 POSH Act
Madhya Pradesh High Court held that it is mandatory for Internal Committee to try and resolve the d ...
Disproportionate Punishment of Indefinite Expulsion Will Result in “Academic Death”: Bombay HC Reconsiders Punishment for Student Expelled on Grounds of Sexual Harassment
Brief: Bombay High Court upheld the expulsion of a law student, who had been held guilty of sexual ...
Supreme Court on Employers Facing Allegations of Abetment to Suicide of Employees: Sentimental Ties Cannot be Equated with Professional Relationships
Brief: Supreme Court laid down certain guidelines for dealing with cases of abetment to suicide. Th ...
OLA is ‘Employer’ and not ‘Intermediary’: Karnataka HC Expands Definition of ‘Employee’ under POSH to Include Driver Subscribers and their Relationship with Cab Aggregators
Brief: Karnataka High Court held that OLA is not an intermediary portal for cab drivers to render t ...
Supreme Court: Lack of safety norms at medical establishments is a concern for national interest
Case Description: In Re: Alleged Rape and Murder Incident of a Trainee Doctor in R.G. Kar ...
Karnataka High Court on Responsibility of Cab Aggregators in cases of Sexual Harassment Complaints against driver (OLA Case)
Case Description Tanvi Sinha v. Internal Complaints Committee & Ors. Karnatak ...
Karnataka High Court: Writing a colleague’s phone number on the walls of the gents’ toilet labelled as that of a call girl amounts to outraging her modesty
Case Description Alla Baksha Patel v. State of Karnataka & Ors. High Court of ...
Karnataka HC on sexual harassment and unequal distribution of power in doctor-patient relationship
Case Description Dr. Chethan Kumar S. v. State of Karnataka & Anr. Karnataka ...
Calcutta High Court on Allowing Delays in Filing Sexual Harassment Complaints
Case Description Vaneeta Patnaik v. State of West Bengal & Ors. Calcutta High ...