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.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea questioning the Bombay High Court’s view that the POSH Act does not apply to complaints by women advocates before bar councils. The case could redefine sexual harassment protections for women lawyers across India.
The Delhi High Court has ordered the NHRC to resolve within six weeks the complaint linked to social media allegations of rape and forced beef-eating against journalist Omar Rashid. Justice Sachin Datta emphasized speedy disposal, noting the complaint has been pending for five months.
The Supreme Court on PoSH Act dismissed a plea seeking to apply the sexual harassment law to political parties, ruling that membership in a party is not employment.
The Supreme Court ruled that while a sexual harassment complaint against a university V-C was time-barred, it must remain in his resume to “haunt” him forever. The Bench said, “It is advisable to forgive the wrongdoer, but not to forget the wrongdoing.”
The Supreme Court has ruled that sexual harassment complaints under the POSH Act must be filed within six months of the last incident, while directing that the Vice Chancellor’s misconduct be permanently recorded in his resume as a moral consequence
The Supreme Court dismissed an NUJS faculty member’s sexual harassment complaint against VC Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti on limitation grounds but ruled the allegations must remain in his professional record. Judges said, “It is advisable to forgive the wrongdoer, but not to forget the wrongdoing.”
The Supreme Court has asked the Bar Council of India and the Centre to respond to a plea seeking applicability of the PoSH Act for practicing women lawyers. The petition challenges the Bombay High Court ruling that restricted the law to employer-employee relationships.
Delhi High Court upholds dismissal of Delhi University professor accused of sexually harassing students, affirming Internal Complaints Committee findings under the POSH Act for workplace misconduct.
Supreme Court Today (Aug 1) refused a petition asking for the PoSH Act to be applied to political parties, saying it’s a matter for Parliament. The petitioner has now withdrawn the plea to explore other legal options.
