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PoSH Law India Update - May '25 Edition

  • Sadhvi Himatsingka
  • Jun 3
  • 2 min read

Dive into the key ruling and legal insight in the May '25 edition of PoSH Law India update.


  1. The Government of India has created an online complaint management system for registering complaints related to sexual harassment at the workplace. It has also mandated all companies, public and private in an effort to improve accountability, ensure better monitoring, and offer a transparent redressal mechanism for survivors. We have curated the necessary information and updates from state departments for you, all in one place.

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  2. The Hon'be Gujarat High Court in X v. State of Gujarat & Ors granted a woman government employee one week’s leave, in addition to her entitled leave, after she filed a sexual harassment complaint under the PoSH Act. Though the inquiry had concluded, the Court noted that the alleged perpetrator was still seated next to her. The leave was granted pending a decision on her representation seeking transfer. Citing the legislative intent behind Section 12 of the POSH Act, Justice JL Odedra emphasized that forcing the complainant to work beside the harasser defeats the law's purpose. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on June 12. Read the Order here.


  3. The Hon'ble Supreme Court, monitoring implementation of its December 3, 2024 directions under the PoSH Act, noted full compliance by all States and UTs in appointing District Officers. However, some gaps remain in the constitution of Local Committees and Internal Committees, particularly in Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand, and Kerala. States have been directed to file additional affidavits. While most States have conducted surveys on Internal Committees in both government and private sectors, concerns remain regarding data accuracy. Ambiguity persists about Nodal Officer appointments under Section 6(2) of the Act versus those for SheBox. The Court has listed the matter for further hearing on August 12 to address pending compliance. Read the Record of Proceedings here.



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