The SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT 2013 implements:
Athe VISHAKA GUIDELINES laid down by the Supreme Court in Vishaka v State of Rajasthan (1997) — providing a comprehensive framework with INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE (ICC) for organisations with 10+ employees and LOCAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE (LCC) for others
Bonly criminal liability (cf. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (PoSH) Act 2013; Vishaka v State of Rajasthan (1997)) (cf. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (PoSH) Act 2013; Vishaka v State of Rajasthan (1997))
Conly labour relations (cf. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (PoSH) Act 2013; Vishaka v State of Rajasthan (1997)) (cf. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (PoSH) Act 2013; Vishaka v State of Rajasthan (1997))
Donly family matters (cf. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (PoSH) Act 2013; Vishaka v State of Rajasthan (1997)) (cf. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (PoSH) Act 2013; Vishaka v State of Rajasthan (1997))
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. the VISHAKA GUIDELINES laid down by the Supreme Court in Vishaka v State of Rajasthan (1997) — providing a comprehensive framework with INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE (ICC) for organisations with 10+ employees and LOCAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE (LCC) for others
1. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 (PoSH Act) was enacted to implement the Vishaka Guidelines.
2. KEY FEATURES:
3. (i) DEFINITION of sexual harassment includes physical contact, demand for sexual favours, sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography, any other unwelcome sexual conduct;
4. (ii) INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE (ICC) — every workplace with 10 or more employees;
5. (iii) LOCAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE (LCC) — at District level for smaller workplaces and the unorganised sector;
6. (iv) Time-bound inquiry (90 days), confidentiality;
7. (v) Penalty for non-compliance: fine up to Rs 50,000, cancellation of licence.
8. The Act covers domestic workers, students, patients, etc.
9. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: International HR Treaties + Indian Constitutional Jurisprudence — Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (PoSH) Act 2013; Vishaka v State of Rajasthan (1997)_
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