Understanding SHe-Box As India's Digital Compliance Framework Under The POSH Act, 2013

Co-author: Swarnima Singh student at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru]

Introduction:

"Being a victim of such a deplorable act not only dents the esteemof a woman but also takes a toll on her emotional, mental, and physical health."¹

Sexual harassment at the workplace is a direct violation of a woman's right to work in a safe and dignified environment. To address this, the Indian Parliament enacted the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ("POSH Act").² This Act places a statutory obligation on employers to prevent harassment against women, provide effective redressal mechanisms, and ensure compliance through structured internal processes.