The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched a comprehensive "SHe-Box", an online complaint management system.

The Bombay High Court examines whether incidents of workplace sexual harassment occurring during an employee's commute on public transport fall within the jurisdiction of the POSH Act. This landmark judgment in Siddhesh Pradeep Satpute v. State Bank of India addresses the critical question of what constitutes a 'workplace' under India's sexual harassment prevention framework.

Sexual harassment as defined under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ("Act") includes any unwelcome physical contact and advances.

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, ensures protection and dignity for women in professional and domestic workspaces. This reel breaks down key definitions, what constitutes harassment...

As a recent development, the Office of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC)-cum-District Officer under The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 District Gugugram...

The Maternity Benefit Act was introduced in 1961, with the objective of regulating the employment of women in certain establishments for certain periods before and after child-birth...

The Indian government's decision to consolidate 29 Central labour laws into 4 labour codes has been welcomed by several industry representatives, given that the move signalled a much-needed step towards reduced complexity ...

With the enforcement of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and Rules (2013) stricter measures have been adopted with the aim to justify the objective ...

Workplace safety is not just about physical well-being. It is about making sure everyone feels respected, heard, and safe.

Women play an integral part in developing a balanced and inclusive workplace. With the objective of preventing and protecting women at the workplace and to ensure effective redressal of...

The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 was enacted to encourage private employers in Haryana to boost local employment.

A recent judgement of the Delhi High Court comes as a major landmark in India in validating the order of termination of the employee's services on the basis of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of a company...

The Right of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ('Act') have come into force on April 19, 2017 vide notification issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

The Rajasthan Labour Department has issued a significant notification, published as an extraordinary issue in the Rajasthan Gazette on July 8, 2025.

The Sexual Harassment (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 read with the Sexual Harassment (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Rules, 2013 casts certain obligations on the employer, including but not limited to, ...

The Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, 2013 mandates an Annual Report ("Annual Report") that is to be filed annually by an Organisation to the relevant district authority.

The Government of India has notified the Rights of Person with Disabilities Act, 2016 to give effect to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and for matters...

Further to the update on the proposed reservation for PWDs in our email of November 07, 2025, we write to update you that the Government of Karnataka has now published the draft Karnataka Rights...

In a recent judgment, the High Court of Kerala has dismissed proceedings initiated by the Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) against a manager of the Kerala State Financial Corporation...

We wanted to update you on a significant (proposed) development for private establishments in Karnataka.