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@article{186032,
        author = {Dr. Abha Sinha and Dr. Abhay Sinha},
        title = {Scope of Indian Law on Sexual Harassment against Women},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {475-481},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186032},
        abstract = {The Vishaka Guidelines (1997) marked a historic milestone in India’s pursuit of gender justice, establishing the first framework to address sexual harassment of women at workplaces. These guidelines paved the way for the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (commonly known as the POSH Act). The Act institutionalized mechanisms for prevention, prohibition, and redressal of workplace sexual harassment through mandatory Internal Committees (ICs), awareness programs, and accountability measures. This paper examines the evolution of workplace sexual harassment law in India, its legal foundation, employer obligations, and the role of compliance experts in ensuring effective implementation. It further explores the continuing influence of judicial precedents like Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan and Rupan Deol Bajaj v. K.P.S. Gill in shaping gender-sensitive workplace policies under the current regime.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {November},
        }