Legal Framework for Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH)
Prevention of Sexual Harassment(POSH) is a burning issue in the contemporary scenario. Movements like ‘Me Too’ have brought into the forefront the lack of awareness and ignorance in the society towards sexual harassment. This module brings forward issues and challenges in this critical area and provide legal guidelines to effectively address them.
Course Content
My Progress
0% Complete0/16 StepsLessons
Preread: Sexual Harassment Skit
Legal Understanding of Concepts of Sexual Harassment
Supporting Legal Framework of Gender Laws in India (Overview)
Legal Framework to Deal With Soft Gender Offences
Rape and Consent under the Indian Penal Code (Hard Core Offences)
Special Protection Afforded by Gender Based Laws
Legal Understanding of Sexual Assault and Rape
Understanding Stalking Laws in India
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) Pornography
Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) at Workplace How When and Why?
1. Scenario On Sexual Harassment
2. Scenario On Sexual Harassment
Understanding and Effective Implementation of Gender Laws the Way Ahead
Additional Readings
Frequently Asked Questions
Assessment
Instructor: Ms. Shriya Maini
Ms. Shriya Maini is an award winning lawyer practicing at the Supreme Court of India and the Delhi High Court at New Delhi. She specializes in dispute resolution (both civil, criminal and matrimonial). A gold medalist from Gujarat National Law University, Post Graduated in Laws from the University of Oxford, U.K. She is also a visiting Professor for International Criminal Law at National Law University, Delhi and Lloyd Law College, Noida and currently serves as an external member on the Internal Complaints Committee at Lloyd Law College, Noida. View more posts
