POSH India Act: A Milestone!
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 was passed with the objective to provide safe environment for women at workplaces. It also aims at providing protection and redressal of complaints against sexual harassment of women. Going forward, let’s now discuss about it in detail. The Supreme Court of India first issued guidelines for Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) in Vishaka and others vs. State of Rajasthan case in 1997. The case triggered consciousness on the issue that was not given much importance. The guidelines were then superseded by the POSH Law India 2013. Types of Sexual Harassments The act clearly defines unwelcoming acts, gestures and behaviour that comprise as sexual harassment: Physical contact and advances. A demand or request for sexual favours. Making sexually colored remarks. Showing pornography; or, Any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature. The POSH India Act Al...