The term, as the name suggests, might be echoing in all of us; it covers the very aspects of mutual respect, self-discipline and following ethical processes, not only in our workplace but all beyond it. Mutual respect, self-discipline, and following proper etiquette come primarily from the home where we grow and the society where we live. We learn from the surroundings and act as per what has been the socially acceptable norms for completing any given work.
Before POSH Law came into existence, there was no statutory remedy available that specifically dealt with the problems faced by working women of the country.
It was more with the Indian Penal Code of 1860 (Now BNS) that was the remedy available for individuals.
Section 354- Outraging The Modesty of a Woman
Section 509- Insulting The Modesty Of A Woman
An aggrieved woman who was sexually harassed at the workplace had to approach the police and file a complaint.
The matter came into further focus when the Protection from Sexual harassment at Workplace Act was laid down on the principle...
