Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace

Author: CS Rupanjana De

Year: November 2021

This book is a compendium of the legal provisions relating to Sexual Harassment in India. Starting from the historical development of sexual harassment law in the world, and in India, the book discusses at length the provisions of the Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 as well as the erstwhile Vishaka Guidelines. Various remedies available against sexual harassment under the Act, as well as other Civil and Criminal remedies, remedies under alternative disputes resolution (ADR) and Service Rules applicable to a person have been discussed at length. The book will be useful for students, corporates, professionals, researchers, NGOs and the society alike. It can be referred to by employers as well as employees to understand their duties, responsibilities and compliances towards the prevention, prohibition and redressal of sexual harassment at the workplace.