POSH Act

The Supreme Court has delivered a series of employment and service law rulings that every employer, HR professional, and in-house counsel needs to understand. From landmark decisions on regularisation of long-term temporary workers, to the validity of employment bonds, POSH Act compliance, and resignation rules, this article breaks down the key judgments in plain language and explains what practical steps organisations should take right now.

Thirteen years after its enactment, the POSH Act remains a landmark law—but implementation gaps continue to weaken its impact. This editorial explores why compliance failures, institutional weaknesses, and cultural barriers still prevent the law from fully protecting women in the workplace.

The Supreme Court has asked all High Courts to report on the status of sexual harassment committees in courts, tribunals and Bar associations, reviving the Vishaka framework for workplace safety within the judicial system.