POSH Act Interpretation: Supreme Court Rejects Jurisdictional Limits for ICCs

Dr. Sohail Malik Vs Union of India & Anr. (Supreme Court of India) Protection Over Procedure: SC Prioritises Women’s Workplace Safety in ICC Jurisdiction- No Departmental Borders in POSH – ICC at Aggrieved Woman’s Workplace Can Inquire Against Respondent From Any Department Background Appellant: Sohail Malik, IRS officer posted as OSD (Investigation), CBDT. Aggrieved woman: IAS Joint Secretary, Dept. of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD). Alleged incident of sexual harassment occurred on 05.2023 at Krishi Bhawan. FIR lodged; criminal case pending separately (chargesheet file...