POSH 2013

POSH Act 2013 – Sections & Articles Mind Mapping

Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace

POSH ACT 2013

Section 2 – Definitions

• Aggrieved Woman
• Workplace
• Employer
• Sexual Harassment meaning

Section 3 – Protection

• Right to safe workplace
• Prohibition of sexual harassment
• Gender dignity ensured

Section 4 – Internal Committee

• Mandatory for 10+ employees
• Presiding woman officer
• External NGO/legal expert

Section 9 – Complaint

• Written complaint within 3 months
• Extension allowed
• Support for disabled complainant

Section 11 – Inquiry Process

• Inquiry like disciplinary proceeding
• Natural justice followed
• 90 days completion

Section 12 – Interim Relief

• Transfer option
• Leave up to 3 months
• Workplace protection

Section 13 – Action After Inquiry

• Employer action on report
• Compensation decision
• Service rule penalties

Section 19 – Employer Duties

• POSH awareness programs
• Policy display
• Assist IC inquiry
• Annual report submission

Section 26 – Punishment

• ₹50,000 penalty
• License cancellation
• Repeat offence higher penalty

Constitutional Articles Linked

• Article 14 – Equality
• Article 15 – No discrimination
• Article 19 – Freedom & dignity
• Article 21 – Right to life & safety

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