Workplace Harassment POSH Act 2013: Implementation Challenges and Legal Gaps

Author(s)	Ms. Sneha Mhatre, Prof. Pooja Markhana, Dr. Maroof Bashir
Country	India
Abstract	In India, workplace harassment of women is a widespread major concern that affect women in all industries and serious impact on women’s mental health and career health. Women faces substantial harassment at workplace.Workplace harassment may appear in diverse forms, such as psychological abuse, sexual intimidation, emotional abuse, sex based hostility.It can negatively affect women career paths and workplace development. In India, harassment of women at work is a serious problem that stems from patriarchal practices and violates their fundamental rights to equality & dignity (Article 14, Article 15 & Article 21) While legislative safeguards like the POSH ACT 2013, drawn from the Vishaka Guidelines of 1997, which require all companies to have internal complaint committees (ICCs) as a means of redress. A lot of women are still in danger because of flaws in office culture, knowledge and execution.An integrated framework must be developed to find a solution , one that incorporates preventative organizational policies, efficient grievance redressal processes and workplace culture that promote equality and respect.
Keywords	Workplace Harassment, Mental health,Workplace, Employer, Internal Complaint Committee, Psychological abuse, Women Employee
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-19

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