For many years, organizations have included a standard declaration in their annual Board Reports stating that they comply with the provisions of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013. While this statement fulfilled a reporting convention, it often provided little insight into how the organization was actually implementing its statutory obligations. Today, that expectation has changed. As corporate governance standards continue to evolve, regulators are placing

The National Commission for Women (NCW), through its advisory dated 19 June 2026, has called upon all States and Union Territories to encourage annual POSH audits for establishments employing ten or more persons. The advisory reflects a significant shift in the way workplace safety under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) is expected to be approached. Rather than viewing compliance as a one-time statutory o

The June 2026 Bombay High Court ruling in Siddhesh Pradeep Satpute v. State Bank of India & Ors.) draws a sharp, non-negotiable line between corporate governance and public criminal law. It serves as a vital reminder for Internal Committees (ICs): an organization's IC is not a public court of equity, nor is it a roaming disciplinary committee for society at large. When an absolute stranger accuses an employee of an organization, the IC must step back and examine its fundament

Every year on 8th March, International Women’s Day reminds us that dignity, safety, and equality at the workplace are not privileges — they are rights. India’s journey toward securing these rights is deeply connected to the evolution of the POSH Act, 2013 and a series of landmark judicial pronouncements that shaped its meaning and implementation. PHASE I: THE CONSTITUTIONAL FOUNDATION 1. Vishakha & Others v. State of Rajasthan (1997) The Supreme Court, in the absence of legis

Every POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) inquiry demands fairness, empathy and neutrality. But even the most experienced investigators can carry unconscious biases that silently influence how they interpret facts, assess credibility and make decisions. Unconscious biases are not always malicious. In fact, they’re not even conscious. But when left unchecked during POSH investigations, they can distort facts, cloud judgment, and compromise justice. What Is Unconscious Bias?

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Key Takeaways: Organisations with less than 10 employees: File complaints with the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) or email...