“Gender equality includes protection from sexual harassment and right to work with dignity, which is a universally recognised basic human right” Supreme Court of India, Vishakha guidelines The #metoo wave had hit India in the year 2018, with women from myriad sectors and industries coming forward with their stories of workplace harassment endured by them.…… Continue reading Indian women wrestlers call out WFI over sexual harassment, lack of legal redressal mechanisms a concern
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J-K: Agri University Students Protest After Student Alleges Sexual Harassment by Professor
The authorities have suspended the accused and initiated an inquiry Read More
Madras HC Issues Directives to Tamil Nadu Govt to Ask Schools to Frame Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
In 2012, after the increase in instances of sexual abuse against students by teachers, a mobile counselling service was introduced by the Tamil Nadu government. However, the petitioner alleged that no steps had been taken to implement the same Read More
‘Discipline is Missing in Many’: Bengaluru Teachers Quit Jobs Over ‘Harassment’ by Students in Class
One of the teachers said she was harassed by students over ‘the colour of her skin’, with ‘romantic dialogues’ so much so that she decided to resign Read More
Domestic Violence to Sexual Harassment at Workplace, Know How Constitution Guarantees Protection of Women’s Rights in #ClassesWithNews18
The Constitution has laws that safeguard women’s rights, such as right to equality, no gender-based discrimination in jobs, adequate means of livelihood, equal pay for equal work, just and humane working conditions, maternity leave among others Read More
FAQ On POSH ACT, 2013 – Part I – Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment
This is Part 1 of the 3 Part series blog which will cover some Frequently Asked Questions relating to the basic concepts of Sexual Harassment, its historical background, need, scope, objective of POSH Act 2013… Read More