Today, On 13th July, The Centre informed the Supreme Court of progress on a dashboard for Internal Complaints Committees under the POSH Act. The Court noted inadequate formation of ICCs, emphasizing the need for a dashboard. It urged all states to adopt this initiative to reduce reliance on manpower and human intervention. The case was adjourned for four weeks to allow for comprehensive compliance affidavits.
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.
The Calcutta High Court addressed workplace interactions and misuse of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, citing the use of terms like ‘Sweety’ and ‘Baby’. The court found that while the terms were inappropriate, their use did not constitute sexual harassment, cautioning against misuse of the Act to avoid hindering women’s employment opportunities.
