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PoSH Act, 2013

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

The PoSH Act, 2013, is a landmark legislation enacted to ensure protection against sexual harassment of women at the workplace and to uphold their right to equality, life, and livelihood with dignity. It provides a comprehensive redressal mechanism by mandating the constitution of an Internal Committee (IC) in every workplace with 10 or more employees to receive and address complaints of sexual harassment. For workplaces with fewer than 10 employees or where the complaint is against the employer, a Local Committee (LC) is to be constituted at the district level by the District Officer to ensure access to justice. The Act clearly defines what constitutes sexual harassment, lays down the procedures for complaint, inquiry, and appeal, and prescribes the duties of employers and authorities to prevent and respond to such misconduct. It is rooted in the principles of the Indian Constitution and aligned with global human rights commitments, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), ratified by India in 1993.

PoSH Rules, 2013

The Gazette of India: Extraordinary-Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (1) (from the Rules document titled: Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Rules, 2013)

Published as a Gazette notification on 9th December 2013, these are the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Rules, 2013, framed under the PoSH Act. They provide detailed procedures and responsibilities for employers, Internal Committees, and Local Committees regarding complaint handling, conciliation, inquiry processes, confidentiality, and reporting. This legal framework operationalises the PoSH Act by laying down the rules of implementation, ensuring consistency across workplaces nationwide.

PoSH Act Amendment, 2016

Amendment to the PoSH Act under the Repealing and Amending Act, 2016

This document outlines the amendments made to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, as part of the Repealing and Amending Act, 2016 (No. 23 of 2016). Notably, it includes changes to terminology such as the substitution of “Local Complaints Committee” with “Local Committee” and “Internal Complaints Committee” with “Internal Committee” across Sections 6, 7, and 24 of the PoSH Act. The document also provides a list of repealed laws and other amended statutes under the same Act.

PoSH Handbook (MWCD, 2015)

Handbook on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
(Published by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, November 2015)

Developed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, this Handbook offers a simplified, illustrated guide to the PoSH Act, 2013. It is tailored for use by employers, institutions, ICs, and local authorities, explaining the legal provisions, complaint procedures, redress mechanisms, and roles of various stakeholders. It includes case scenarios, checklists, FAQs, timelines, and global good practices, making it an essential resource for organisations aiming to implement the Act with sensitivity and precision.

UGC PoSH Regulations, 2015

University Grants Commission (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and Students in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2015

These UGC Regulations, issued under the UGC Act, 1956, extend the protection of the PoSH Act to all higher educational institutions in India. Applicable to both employees and students, the regulations require universities and colleges to establish Internal Committees, conduct awareness programs, and maintain strict records. The document also defines key terms in the academic context and provides for institutional accountability in preventing and redressing workplace harassment. The regulations came into effect in May 2016 and are legally binding.

DoPT SHE‑Box Notification, 2022

DoPT Notification on SHE‑Box (SHE-Box) Portal for Redressal under PoSH Act, 2013

This official notification issued by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) outlines the integration of the SHE‑Box portal—an electronic single‑window system—into the implementation framework of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. It consolidates relevant statutory provisions, rules, and executive guidelines to streamline complaint submission, jurisdiction assignment, and inquiry processes across Central Government workplaces and beyond