SC Notice To States On PIL For Proper Implementation Of Rules To Prevent Sexual Harassment At Work Place [Read Petition]
7 years, 2 months ago

SC Notice To States On PIL For Proper Implementation Of Rules To Prevent Sexual Harassment At Work Place [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice to States on a PIL which sought a direction for proper Implementation of provisions of Sexual Harassment At Workplace Act 2013 without further delay.Appearing for petitioner Initiatives For Inclusion Foundation, Senior Advocate Sanjay Parikh said even the Local District Officers and Complaints Committees are not being appointed. The Supreme Court today issued notice to States on a PIL which sought a direction for proper Implementation of provisions of Sexual Harassment At Workplace Act 2013 without further delay. Appearing for petitioner Initiatives For Inclusion Foundation, Senior Advocate Sanjay Parikh said even the Local District Officers and Complaints Committees are not being appointed and victims do not have a forum to file complaints even as such cases are on the rise. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra sought the response of all states within four weeks.

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SC to hear on Feb 3 PIL alleging misuse of women-centric laws
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SC to hear on Feb 3 PIL alleging misuse of women-centric laws

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a Public Interest Litigation, or PIL, alleging misuse of women-centric laws. The PIL names laws like the Dowry Prohibition Act, the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, and the provision on cruelty to women in the Indian Penal Code to question their validity. The petitioner is seeking protection of men …

Sexual Harassment At Workplace | Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Security Of Tenure & Protection For ICC Members In Private Workspaces
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sexual Harassment At Workplace | Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Security Of Tenure & Protection For ICC Members In Private Workspaces

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice in a public interest litigation seeking security of tenure and protection from retaliation for members of Internal Complaints Committees in private workplaces.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order, seeking response. The Supreme Court today issued notice in a public interest litigation seeking security of tenure and protection from retaliation …

SC Upholds The Constitutional Validity Of Rule Empowering RAW To Compulsorily Retire Officers [Read Judgment]
4 years, 11 months ago

SC Upholds The Constitutional Validity Of Rule Empowering RAW To Compulsorily Retire Officers [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Friday upheld the constitutional validity of Rule 135 of the RAW Rules, 1975, which gives power to the Central government to voluntary retire RAW Officers whose identity is exposed or compromised. "In Indian constitutional jurisprudence, a duly enacted law cannot be struck down on the mere ground of vagueness unless such vagueness …

SC Dismisses PIL Seeking Implementation Of Vishakha Guidelines In Religious Institutions [Read Order]
5 years, 8 months ago

SC Dismisses PIL Seeking Implementation Of Vishakha Guidelines In Religious Institutions [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL which sought that the Vishakha guidelines on sexual harassment at workplaces be extended to religious institutions as well. "If the Vishakha Guidelines are extended to these religious institutions, it would assist a lot in reducing sexually related crimes against women at religious places by gurus or leaders of that particular institution", it …

Advisories Issued To States, UTs, Corporates For Effective Implementation Of Sexual Harassment At Workplace Act: Centre Tells SC [Read Affidavit]
7 years, 1 month ago

Advisories Issued To States, UTs, Corporates For Effective Implementation Of Sexual Harassment At Workplace Act: Centre Tells SC [Read Affidavit]

Live Law  

The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that the government has requested leading business organisations Assocham, Ficci, Confederation of Indian Society, Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Nasscom to ensure effective implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013.Appearing for the Ministry of Women and. The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that the government …

Advisories Issued To States, UTs, Corporates For Effective Implementation Of Sexual Harassment At Workplace Act: Centre Tells SC [Read Affidavit]
7 years, 1 month ago

Advisories Issued To States, UTs, Corporates For Effective Implementation Of Sexual Harassment At Workplace Act: Centre Tells SC [Read Affidavit]

Live Law  

The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that the government has requested leading business organisations Assocham, Ficci, Confederation of Indian Society, Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Nasscom to ensure effective implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2013.Appearing for the Ministry of Women and. The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court that the government …

SC Notice To States On PIL For Proper Implementation Of Rules To Prevent Sexual Harassment At Work Place [Read Petition]
7 years, 2 months ago

SC Notice To States On PIL For Proper Implementation Of Rules To Prevent Sexual Harassment At Work Place [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today issued notice to States on a PIL which sought a direction for proper Implementation of provisions of Sexual Harassment At Workplace Act 2013 without further delay.Appearing for petitioner Initiatives For Inclusion Foundation, Senior Advocate Sanjay Parikh said even the Local District Officers and Complaints Committees are not being appointed. The Supreme Court today issued notice to …

PIL seeks guidelines for ensuring safety of women in courts
11 years, 3 months ago

PIL seeks guidelines for ensuring safety of women in courts

India TV News  

Chennai: Madras High Court yesterday issued notice to Tamil Nadu Government, the court Registrar General and the state Bar council on a PIL on ensuring safe working environment for women in the precincts of courts in the state. A bench comprising Chief Justice R K Agrawal and Justice K. Ravichandra Babu issued notice to the state Home Secretary, who was …

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