Implementation and Challenges of the POSH Law in Corporate India

  • Unique Paper ID: 199422
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 11
  • PageNo: 12580-12583
  • Abstract:
  • The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) is a landmark legislation aimed at ensuring a safe and dignified work environment for women in India. Emerging from judicial intervention in Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan, the Act mandates preventive and redressal mechanisms such as Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) and awareness programs. Despite its comprehensive framework, effective implementation remains a challenge in corporate India due to factors such as lack of awareness, underreporting, organizational bias, and inadequate training. This article critically examines the implementation of the POSH Act, identifies key challenges, and suggests measures to strengthen compliance and workplace safety.

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BibTeX

@article{199422,
        author = {Shrinath Shrinivas Karmaran and Ms Ananya yadav},
        title = {Implementation and Challenges of the POSH Law in Corporate India},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {12580-12583},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=199422},
        abstract = {The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) is a landmark legislation aimed at ensuring a safe and dignified work environment for women in India. Emerging from judicial intervention in Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan, the Act mandates preventive and redressal mechanisms such as Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) and awareness programs.

Despite its comprehensive framework, effective implementation remains a challenge in corporate India due to factors such as lack of awareness, underreporting, organizational bias, and inadequate training. This article critically examines the implementation of the POSH Act, identifies key challenges, and suggests measures to strengthen compliance and workplace safety.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {April},
        }

Cite This Article

Karmaran, S. S., & yadav, M. A. (2026). Implementation and Challenges of the POSH Law in Corporate India. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 12(11), 12580–12583.

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