THE POSH LAW SERIES – EPISODE 7
“Sexual Harassment” under the PoSH Act – Part 3 Verbal Sexual Harassment As seen in the earlier episodes, the definition of sexual harassment under the PoSH law is wide covering range of behaviour. One of the categories of instances covered is verbal harassment. Verbal sexual harassment can occur when someone’s words, language and comments –...
Read MoreWhat happens if a person dies without a will?
It is not mandatory to make a Will by law. In absence of a Will, the property and assets of a person are distributed to his/ her heirs as per the rules of intestate succession. There are different ways in which intestate succession can ne implemented in different countries. India –In India, if a person...
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“Sexual Harassment” under the PoSH Act – Part 2 Physical contacts and advances In the last episode, we understood how sexual harassment is defined in the PoSH Act. In this and further episodes, we will consider few of those categories in detail. Any physical contact or advances (which are sexual in nature) is considered as...
Read MoreWhat types of properties can be bequeathed by a Will ?
There are certain types of properties, rights and interests which can be bequeathed through Will. Each country may have different rules as to what properties can be included in Will and also certain limitations. This episode focuses on what types of properties can be bequeathed by the testator in the Will. India –In India, both...
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“Sexual Harassment” under the PoSH Act – Part 1 The core objective of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 is stated in section 3 of the Act as “no woman shall be subjected to sexual harassment at any workplace.” But what is to be understood by Sexual Harassment...
Read MoreWho can make a Will?
“Who can make a Will?“ Inheritance and succession are important concepts applicable to every person, whether they are aware about it or not. Every country has its own laws and legislations regarding regulation of inheritance and succession. In this series we will be looking at different aspects and frequently asked questions about legal aspects of...
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“Employer” under the PoSH Act The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 lays down the responsibility of effective implementation of the provisions of the Act on the Employer. The duties of employer are clearly elaborated in the Act. Therefore, it becomes important to understand who is considered as “Employer”...
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“Aggrieved Woman” under the PoSH Act An aggrieved woman can file a complaint with the Internal Committee or the Local Committee in respect of any kind of sexual harassment faced by her at a workplace. An understanding of this term “Aggrieved woman” gives us an idea about the wide protection provided by the Sexual Harassment...
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“Workplace” under the PoSH Act The provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 are applicable not only to organized sector, but tounorganized sector as well. The distinction between organized and unorganized sector is done on the basis of number of workers at the workplace. Any unit where...
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