Last updated: July 15, 2026 | By Reetika Gupta, Partner, Aristo Legal When a workplace sexual harassment complaint names a company’s Director, the natural question is whether the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) even has jurisdiction — or whether the matter
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The Posh Expert Solutions Blog, published by Posh Expert Solutions, focuses on the implementation and compliance aspects of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act). It covers topics such as the roles and responsibilities of Internal Committees, legal interpretations of POSH provisions, confidentiality in inquiries, training programs for employees and committee members, policy drafting, and the intersection of POSH compliance with other labor laws. The blog also addresses practical challenges faced by organizations in maintaining safe and equitable workplaces, including reporting requirements and jurisdictional clarifications under the POSH framework.
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development’s rollout of SHe-Box 2.0 under the Mission Shakti umbrella represents a massive digital leap in anti-harassment enforcement. What was once a passive, external electronic drop-box has been re-engineered into a dynamic, decentralised national…
Revisit, Amend, Comply: Employer's Guide to Modernising Indian POSH Frameworks in 2026
In the wake of shifting workplace dynamics and high-profile systemic failures—most notably the regulatory scrutiny surrounding the TCS Nashik case—the landscape of Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) compliance has undergone a radical transformation. It is no longer sufficient to have…
UGC Regulations vs. PoSH Act: A Comprehensive Legal Nuance Guide for Indian Universities
Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in India are currently witnessing an unprecedented demographic shift, with women now constituting approximately 42 per cent of all students as per the data provided in the SAKSHAM Report. While these campuses are becoming more diverse,…
TCS Nashik Case Aftermath: Your Guide to the New PoSH Compliance Checklist (May 2026)
The corporate landscape in Maharashtra has shifted significantly following the National Commission for Women (NCW) report on the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Nashik case. This investigation uncovered a “toxic workplace environment” that has served as a critical catalyst for a…
7 Recent Court Cases Where Indian Courts Sided with Men, Ruling "It’s Not Sexual Harassment"
While the POSH Act serves as a vital shield for women in the Indian workplace, the judiciary has recently established a significant boundary: these laws are not intended to be used as tools for settling professional scores or policing linguistic…
Beyond the Internal Committee: Why External Member Empanelment Is Now a SEBI & BRSR Board-Level Priority (2026)
External Member independence in Internal Committee under POSH Act linked to SEBI BRSR ESG reporting and corporate governance compliance in India.
7 Critical Mistakes in POSH Annual Return Filing (And How to Fix Them)
Is your organisation ready for the POSH Annual Return deadline? For many employers in India, January marks the beginning of the “compliance rush.” While filing the Annual Report under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)…
New Gurugram Notification Dated 23rd December 2025: Mandatory POSH Annual Report Filing for the 2025 Calendar Year
GURUGRAM – The Office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner has issued a fresh directive, D.O. No. 50 dated 23rd December 2025 . This latest notification mandates that all non-government organisations—including companies, hospitals, banks, and schools—operating within Gurugram must submit their…
Landmark Judgment: SC Clarifies POSH IC Jurisdiction in Inter-Departmental & Third-Party Sexual Harassment Cases
The Supreme Court in the Dr Sohail Malik vs Union Of India (2025) case ruled that the Internal Committee (ICC) at the aggrieved woman’s workplace has the jurisdiction to conduct the initial fact-finding inquiry in inter-departmental POSH cases, rejecting the…