Get social, but not unprofessional, at office parties
In one unforgettable scene from the BBC’s The Office series, the manager David Brent played by R...
From silence to support: The role of bystanders
When we think of workplace harassment, the focus is often on the victim and perpetrator, but what ab...
The Role of Family and Institutions in Creating Safe Spaces for Women
Families, schools, and workplaces must take the lead in creating cultural change. The recent case of...
5 key findings of the Hema Committee report
In February 2017, a renowned Malayalam actor was raped in a moving vehicle. The incident shook the M...
Single instance of sexual harassment can be considered ‘continuing offence’. Madras HC
Single instance of sexual harassment at workplace can be considered ‘continuing offence’...
Understanding Personal Space (Physical): A POSH perspective for the Indian workplace
India is renowned for its bustling crowds and vibrant gatherings, traits that can blur the lines of ...
Metis POSH-Case Law- Calcutta High Court- Reconsider WBNUJS professor’s allegation against Vice-Chancellor
The Calcutta High Court has directed the local committee, 24-Parganas (North), constituted under the...
Preponderance of Possibilities
Standard of proof in POSH cases: Preponderance of Possibilities The Prevention of Sexual Harassment ...
Metis-POSH-Case law-Courts shouldn’t get swayed by ‘Hyper Technicalities”; Must consider broader context
This is an important judgment where Supreme Court held that in a case pertaining to sexual harassmen...
Handbook on combating gender stereotypes – Supreme Court of India
The Handbook identifies common stereotypes about women, many of which have been utilised by courts i...