The Supreme Court ruled that an ICC formed at a woman’s workplace can handle POSH Act complaints even when the accused works in a different government department. The Court affirmed that ICCs can conduct factual inquiries across departmental lines.
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The Supreme Court has restructured its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee, appointing Justice B.V. Nagarathna as chairperson. The 11-member panel includes notable advocates and representatives tasked with addressing gender discrimination and related issues, following the retirement of Justice Hima Kohli. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud initiated this reconstitution.
The Coimbatore Police submitted a comprehensive 23-page report to the Supreme Court detailing 15 years of cases linked to the Isha Foundation, citing missing persons, suicides, and sexual offenses. The report highlights ongoing investigations, concerns about operational practices, and mentions that inquiries into food safety were inconclusive. The Supreme Court will address the case on October 18.
Yesterday, On 22nd May, The Calcutta High Court directed a committee to re-evaluate a sexual harassment complaint against the Vice-Chancellor of West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences. The complaint, initially rejected on grounds of limitation, is to be reconsidered without prematurely assessing its accuracy. The court emphasized the need to consider the entire complaint and determine its merits.
In Uttar Pradesh, a female civil judge received a death threat via letter, prompting a swift FIR filing by the police against unknown individuals at the Kotwali Nagar police station in Banda district. The judge, who had previously reported alleged sexual harassment, awaits justice as investigations into both matters continue amid concerns for her safety.
