ARTICLE · 27 JULY 2018

India's Law On Workplace Sexual Harassment: Recent Judicial Interpretations

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The law on prevention of sexual harassment of women at workplace is nearing its 5th anniversary. And during the period, courts in India have already started analyzing cases...

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The law on prevention of sexual harassment of women at workplace is nearing its 5^th anniversary. And during the period, courts in India have already started analyzing cases, interpreting the law and rendering their decisions.

In this legal alert, we have attempted to summarise some important judgements which we hope will provide additional guidance to inhouse counsels and HR practitioners who regularly deal with such matters.

BACKGROUND

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 of India ("POSH Act") was enacted in December 2013. For background on the law, please refer to our research publication on the law and the employer's obligations: click here

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