Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
(1997) 6 SCC 241 · Supreme Court of India
Sexual harassment at work violates Articles 14, 19 and 21; binding guidelines apply until Parliament legislates.
Unit III · Law Relating to Women
Vishaka guidelines and statutory POSH duties
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 | 2(n) | Sexual harassment |
| Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 | 3 | Prevention of sexual harassment |
| Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 | 4 | Internal Complaints Committee |
| Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 | 9 | Complaint of sexual harassment |
Landmark cases
Medha Kotwal Lele v. Union of India
(2013) 1 SCC 297 · Supreme Court of India
States and employers must actually constitute complaints committees and report compliance with Vishaka.