The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in the case of Aureliano Fernandes v. State of Goa and Ors, has issued detailed directives to ensure robust compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) across India. 📜 Key Details of the Judgment: 1️⃣ Uniform Implementation Nationwide:The Court directed all… Read more »

Important Update for Gurugram Organizations: POSH Annual Report Submission Deadline and Compliance Requirements The Office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Officer of Gurugram has issued a crucial reminder for all organizations, both government and non-government, operating in the district. This notification mandates that all establishments, including industries, schools, banks, hospitals, and more, comply with the… Read more »

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Amendment Bill, 2024, introduced by the Rajya Sabha on February 02, 2024, proposes significant changes to the existing Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013. The key amendments outlined in the bill are as follows: Amendment to Section 9:… Read more »

In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India has issued a comprehensive set of directions to both the Union government and all State/Union Territory governments to ensure the effective implementation of the Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and its Rules. Key highlights of the judgment include: Mandatory… Read more »

Ceeta Industries Limited, a company headquartered in Tumkur, Karnataka, has been penalized by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for violating Section 134(3)(q) of the Companies Act, 2013. The violation stems from the company’s failure to include a required statement regarding the constitution of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) under the Sexual Harassment of Women… Read more »

POSH UPDATES Supreme Court express displeasure on poor implementation of the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) Act 2013, even after a decade of its enactment. Court issues directions to ensure strict implementation of the provisions. Supreme Court issued important Directions dt.12.05.2023 for strict implementation of the provisions of the Sexual… Read more »

The Government of Haryana vides circular no. 121 has directed to all government and non-government organizations to submit their annual return under The Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Act, 2013 as per calendar about cases of harassment in the workplace by 30th April of every year. Penalties The circular also… Read more »