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 ...
The India MNC Sexual Harassment & Religious Conversion Case: A Legal Analysis
Disclaimer:1. This analysis has been prepared solely based on information currently available i ...
Delhi High Court: Gender-specific laws are not meant to be “anti-opposite gender,” but is designed to address the unique issues faced by a particular gender.
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Bombay High Court: WhatsApp Communication and Responsible Posting
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Rouse Avenue Court: Exploring the Limitations of Anonymous Witnesses in POSH Act Inquiries
Case Number – X v. Internal Committee & Ors. (RCA DJ NO. 02/22) Date of Judgement: 06 ...
Calling a woman ‘item’ attracts 1.5 years imprisonment
In State of Maharashtra v. AN (“Accused”) (C.R.No.381/2015), on October 20, 2022, the Special Judge ...
IC can look into a complaint even if it did not directly receive it – Rajasthan High Court
Three government officers (“complainants”) filed a written complaint alleging sexual harassment at ...
Delay in filing an appeal under section 18 of the posh act can be condoned under section 5 of the limitation act: Delhi High Court
In the case of DB Corp. Ltd. vs. X and Ors. (MANU/DE/2590/2022), the Delhi High Court considered th ...
Gujarat HC on anonymity of witnesses & past records of respondent’s behaviour
In the case of Vimalkant Bhanuprasad Shrimali vs. IDMC Limited, the High Court of Gujarat said that ...
Sexually Provocative Dress Dilutes a Sexual Harassment Complaint: Sessions Court in Kerala (Kozhikode)
The Application was under Section 438 CrPC (Anticipatory Bail). The complainant alleged that the ac ...
Kerala High Court states that IC must provide Copies of Complaint, Statements to Accused
On January 10, 2022, in the case of Managing Director, HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company v. Sure ...
Guidelines issued by Bombay High Court on POSH Matters: Legal Analysis
On September 24, 2021, in the case of P vs. A & Ors. ("Order"), the Bombay High Court held that ...
Supreme Court on flirting with junior officer and suo motu cognizance of conduct
While cases dealing with sexual harassment at the workplace continue to surge, the Supreme Court on ...
Delhi Court on Priya Ramani and MJ Akbar defamation matter
In what lasted for around two years, the Delhi Court on February 1, 2021, decided on the defamation ...