SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE: LEGAL REMEDIES

The book Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace: Legal Remedies; presents laws mechanism and remedies for cases of sexual harassment of women available under the current Indian laws particularly under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013. It is no secret that during the pandemic during the year 2020 media was abuzz with reports of sexual harassment of women confined with their relatives in far off places. In our country women despite having constitutional guarantees such as equality of status and opportunity have been subjected to various forms of physical (sexual) and psychological harassment at their workplaces and in their homes. The book includes instances in which women have faced sexual harassment at their workplace but did not raise their voice due to a lack of awareness about the provisions in Indian laws. In modern societies women must become aware of the rights and legal remedies available to them in matters of sexual harassment. The book lucidly deals with many micro-topics related to the said Act. It contains media clippings about #metoo movement commentary on applicable provisions of laws frequently asked questions and the latest case laws on sexual harassment spread across eight chapters a special supplement and five appendices.