Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
Company LawShort summary
In the absence of enacted legislation, the Supreme Court laid down binding guidelines to protect women from sexual harassment at the workplace, now known as the Vishaka Guidelines. The Court held that sexual harassment of women at the workplace violates their fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, and 21. Employers were directed to constitute complaints c...
In the absence of enacted legislation, the Supreme Court laid down binding guidelines to protect women from sexual harassment at the workplace, now known as the Vishaka Guidelines. The Court held that sexual harassment of women at the workplace violates their fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, and 21. Employers were directed to constitute complaints committees, notify prohibitions, and take preventive steps. These guidelines formed the basis of the POSH Act, 2013.
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