Kerala High Court: Oral Complaints Cannot Replace Written Complaints Under POSH Act
The Court opined that while oral complaints may be given in exceptional circumstances, it cannot be a routine substitute for […]
Supreme Court Overturns High Court Ruling to Dismiss Sexual Harassment Case Due to Compromise
A Bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and PV Sanjay Kumar delivered the verdict. On Thursday, the Supreme Court overturned the
Women cannot be held liable for sexual harassment under Section 354A IPC: Calcutta High Court
The Court noted that the provision is gender-specific and that only a male person can be held liable under this
Father exposing private parts, showing child sex scenes is sexual harassment under POCSO: Uttarakhand High Court
The Court also upheld the family court’s order directing him to pay ₹25,000 per month to his wife and ₹20,000
Raising dhoti, asking minor to measure penis is prima facie POCSO offence: Kerala High Court
The Court made it clear that its observations are of a prima facie nature and the establishment of guilt or
Kerala High Court Urges Vigilance from Police and Courts to Prevent Misuse of POCSO Act
The Court noted that scrutiny is essential for allegations made under the Act, to ensure that its harsh provisions are
Jammu & Kashmir High Court Dismisses Sexual Harassment Case Against IAF Wing Commander Following Settlement
It had been alleged that the accused officer repeatedly demanded sexual favours from the complainant and also passed objectionable comments
Calcutta High Court: Terms like ‘Sweety’ and ‘Baby’ not necessarily sexual in nature
The Court also cautioned that if the provisions of the POSH Act are misused, it could create more glass ceilings
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Gets Interim Bail from Delhi Court in Indian Women Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case
On Tuesday, a Delhi Court granted interim bail to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Member of Parliament (MP) from Bhartiya Janata
Wrestlers’ Protest Impact: Delhi Police Submits Charge Sheet in Sexual Harassment Case Against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh
On Thursday, Delhi Police filed a cancellation report in the POCSO case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh- BJP MP &
Sexual harassment is highly unlikely to occur in public spaces as malls and offices: Karnataka High Court
A sexual harassment complaint made by an employee against her manager was dismissed by the Karnataka High Court just three