Medha Kotwal Lele v. Union of India
(2013) 1 SCC 297 · Supreme Court of India
Non-implementation of workplace-harassment machinery is itself a constitutional default.
Unit III · Law Relating to Women
Inquiry, conciliation and employer liability
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 | 10 | Conciliation |
| Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 | 11 | Inquiry into complaint |
| Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 | 13 | Inquiry report |
| Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 | 19 | Duties of employer |
Landmark cases
Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
(1997) 6 SCC 241 · Supreme Court of India
Employers bear a positive duty to provide a safe working environment for women.