Introduction
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,
Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 also known as the POSH Act was
enacted with the core objective of protecting women from sexual
harassment at workplace and ensuring a safe, dignified and
respectful working environment.
But this immediately raises an important question- what exactly
constitutes a ‘workplace' under the Act and where does
its ambit end?
Expansive Definition of Workplace
A landmark judgment in this context is Saurabh
Mallick vs. Comptroller & Auditor General of
India, where the court underscored the importance of
adopting a forward-looking approach, considering technological
advancements and changing work patterns.