POSH Act 2013: Resolution Timeline for Sexual Harassment Cases
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, often referred to as the POSH Act, sets clear guidelines for handling complaints of sexual harassment in workplaces across India.
Internal Committee (IC) Procedures Post-Complaint
Once the Internal Committee (IC) receives a formal complaint regarding sexual harassment, it is required to initiate an inquiry process. The Act specifies a timeframe within which this inquiry should ideally be completed.
Mandated Timeframe for Resolution
- According to Section 11 of the POSH Act, 2013, the Internal Committee must conduct an inquiry into the complaint.
- The inquiry process should be completed as far as possible within a period of 90 days from the date the complaint was received by the IC.
- The IC may extend this period if circumstances warrant, but this must be done with reasons recorded in writing.
This timeframe ensures that cases are addressed promptly, providing timely justice and maintaining a safe working environment. Therefore, the IC must solve the sexual harassment case within 90 days.
Important Questions from Law Relating To Contracts
A contract is said to be discharged by rescission:
A. When terms of a contract are altered
B. When a party makes novation of a contract
C. When an aggrieved party exercises his option to avoid the contract
D. When a party to a contract waives his rights under the contract
E. Where none of the parties has performed its part for a long time and no other party has objected against it
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following statements are TRUE in a contractual capacity?
A. Law presumes that every person is competent to contract unless otherwise proved
B. That a minor can make a contract for necessities of life
C. That a person of unsound mind can enter into the family contracts
D. A convict cannot enter into a valid contract nor can sue
E. That a wife can always make valid business contracts and bind her husband
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Under the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, which of the following is prohibited ?
- What does psychological emotional abuse include ?
(a) Failure to provide adequate food or clothing.
(b) Provide basic education.
(c) Striking a child
(d) Engaging in a Sexual act or shaming a child.
Choose the correct answer from the options : - What is the purpose of 'The One Stop Centers mentioned in the context of gender-based violence ?
