Supreme Court’s Directions Regarding POSH Act
On 12th May, 2023, in a significant judgment, the Supreme Court (SC) of India issued a slew of directions for the proper implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 [POSH Act] all over the country.
Issues Flagged by SC
- Lapse of Enforcement:There are serious lapses in the enforcement of the POSH Act, almost a decade into its enactment.
- Toll on Women: Being a victim of such a deplorable act not only dents the self-esteem of a woman, it also takes a toll on her emotional, mental and physical health. Many of them ....
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