Law&Justice's Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Commentary & Digested Judgments)

Law&Justice's Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Commentary & Digested Judgments) – 5th Edition, 2025 is a comprehensive legal resource that critically examines the evolving jurisprudence and statutory framework concerning workplace sexual harassment in India. This edition offers an updated commentary on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, along with a meticulously curated collection of digested landmark judgments from courts across the country.

Aimed at legal professionals, HR practitioners, compliance officers, educators, and women’s rights advocates, this book simplifies complex legal principles while also guiding readers on implementation, redressal procedures, and employer obligations. With practical insights, compliance checklists, and real-case applications, this guide supports organizations in fostering safe, inclusive, and legally compliant workplaces.

Key Features:

• Updated Legal Commentary: Covers the entire text of the POSH Act, 2013 with section-wise analysis and latest amendments, judicial interpretations, and procedural mandates.

• Curated Digest of Key Judgments: Presents a digest of recent and landmark decisions from the Supreme Court, High Courts, and tribunals dealing with workplace harassment, employer liability, and procedural compliance.

• Guidance for Internal Committees: Offers best practices and protocols for constitution, functioning, and reporting obligations of Internal Committees (ICs), as mandated by the law.

• Step-by-Step Redressal Mechanism: Clearly outlines the complaint process, timelines, confidentiality clauses, inquiry procedures, and appeals, ensuring clarity for both complainants and employers.

• Intersection with Labour and Criminal Laws: Discusses how the POSH Act interfaces with labour regulations, IPC provisions, and service rules applicable to public and private sector entities.

• Practical Tools & Templates: Includes sample policies, complaint formats, notice templates, IC member declarations, and compliance reports for easy adoption by organizations.

• Role of Employers and HR Managers: Detailed advisory on ensuring a safe working environment, conducting awareness programs, and fulfilling statutory obligations under the Act.

• Ideal for Multiple Stakeholders: Suitable for advocates, legal researchers, corporates, NGOs, gender sensitization trainers, and students of labour law, gender studies, and human rights.

Why This Book is Essential:

• Trustworthy and Updated: Authored by seasoned legal experts, reflecting the latest judicial trends and compliance expectations as of 2025.

• Promotes Legal Awareness & Compliance: Equips employers and employees alike with the knowledge to uphold a safe and equitable workplace under Indian law.

• Invaluable for Legal Practitioners: Offers case insights and precedents useful for advisory, litigation, and training purposes.

• Supports Gender Justice & Workplace Equity: Reinforces the importance of gender-sensitive legal frameworks to prevent and address workplace misconduct.

• Comprehensive & Easy to Navigate: Written in an accessible format, blending commentary with real-life applications and statutory references for deeper learning.

Law&Justice's Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Commentary & Digested Judgments) – 5th Edition, 2025 is an indispensable guide for understanding, implementing, and navigating the legal landscape of sexual harassment laws in India. Whether you are part of an organization’s compliance team or a legal professional handling such matters, this book ensures that you are well-equipped to build and support a harassment-free work environment.