SC directives on Implementation of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act

Aureliano Fernandes Vs State of Goa (Supreme Court of India) Supreme Court Directions for Effective Implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 In a judgment issued on May 12, the Supreme Court of India highlighted the “serious lapses” and “uncertainty” in the implementation of the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, which has forced many working women to leave their jobs. The court provided directives to states and organizations to ensure the effective implementation of the POSH Act. The summary of the judgment is as follo...