Calcutta HC: ‘Sweety’ and ‘Baby’ Usage Not Always Sexual; Misusing POSH Act Could Impose Additional Barriers

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.