Appellate authority has power to consider interim application under POSH Act, 2013: Karnataka HC

Nagaraj G K Vs Hon’ble Addl. Labour Commissioner Appellate Authority (Karnataka High Court) Karnataka High Court held that the appellate authority under POSH Act, 2013, despite the absence of specific provision for granting of interim order, would have the power to consider the interim application. Facts- It is the case of the petitioner that he was appointed as a Finance Officer on contract basis and during the course of his employment, the 2nd respondent lodged a complaint against him of sexual harassment at work place, which according to him is a false complaint. It is further submitt...