Harassment of women on social media like threats and trolling also comes under the ambit of the said act?
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Yes if the act done online is sexual in nature and is connected to the workplace then it is punishable under the act. So if any of your colleague or senior is harassing you through messages or social media or pass certain sexual comments then you can..
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The foundation to deal with issues of sexual harassment at workplace was first dealt and recognized by Hon’ble Supreme Court in its landmark judgment i.e;. “Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan”, wherein Hon’ble Court framed certain..
How the foundation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 (Act) was laid?
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The foundation to deal with issues of sexual harassment at workplace was first dealt and recognized by Hon’ble Supreme Court in its landmark judgment i.e;. “Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan”, wherein Hon’ble Court framed certain..
In case of non-compliance of provisions of the said act, what is the penalty?
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If someone violates the provisions of the act, penalty amount of Rs. 50,000/- can be imposed. On repetition of same offence again, it may lead to penalty double the amount. It may also lead to revocation of registration of license of entity by author..
