India: Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

The Rajasthan High Court examines whether the traditional practice of Atta-Satta—a reciprocal marriage arrangement between families—can override individual consent in marriage. This case explores the intersection of customary practices with fundamental rights, addressing issues of child marriage, matrimonial cruelty, and women's dignity under Indian law.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court examines whether a single abusive expression in a workplace email constitutes sexual harassment under Section 354-A of the Indian Penal Code. This case explores the boundaries of workplace conduct and the legal threshold for criminal sexual harassment charges arising from electronic communications.

Welcome to the sixth edition of the e-Bulletin (Volume VIII) brought to you by the Employment, Labour and Benefits practice group of Khaitan & Co. This e-Bulletin covers regulatory developments, case law updates and insights into industry practices that impact businesses from a sector agnostic standpoint.

In a significant ruling strengthening the procedural safeguards under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013...

In a significant move aimed at strengthening workplace safety and ensuring dignity for women within the workforce, the Director General of Police (DGP), Himachal Pradesh has ordered a comprehensive statewide audit to assess compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (commonly referred to as POSH Act) across all police units and establishment in the state.

In a significant development aimed at strengthening workplace safety within India’s legal fraternity, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued an extensive set of guidelines calling for mandatory adoption of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) compliant mechanisms across bar associations, law offices, State Bar Councils, and the BCI itself

The Bombay High Court has recently clarified an important evidentiary aspect under the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923...

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ("PoSH Act") mandates the constitution of an Internal Committee ("IC") as the primary statutory mechanism for preventing, prohibiting, and redressing instances of sexual harassment in the workplace.

The judgment delivered by the Orissa High Court in Mani Machha v. State of Odisha represents a watershed moment in Indian administrative law, particularly concerning the intersection of gender equality...