Under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act), the Internal Committee (IC) is not a mere administrative formality it functions as a quasi-judicial authority whose findings form the foundation of any disciplinary action. Sections 11 and 13 of the Act empower the IC to investigate, determine culpability, and recommend disciplinary measures. However, when the IC process is marred by procedural lapses, that foundation collapses….
