Analysing the Law around Constitution of Common ICs: A Practical Approach

In this article the author delves into the existing provisions that have been stated under The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (“POSH ACT”) and primarily emphasizes on the law around constitution of separate Internal Committees (ICs) for multiple branches of an organisation set up in different locations. The author tries to highlight the drawbacks that emerge alongwith the attempts to bring the Act into a proper effect with such an ambiguous provision and suggests various amendments that could be incorporated into the Act around the constitution of ICs while also pointing out and citing examples on how the Judiciary has relatively showed its leniency and permitted the constitution of common ICs in some prior cases. The author seeks to make the suggested amendments as practical as possible to ensure the effective implementation of the POSH Act. Continue reading Analysing the Law around Constitution of Common ICs: A Practical Approach

Expounding the Contours of Sexual Harassment in Virtual Reality: Applicability of the Penal Laws to State-of-the-Art Technology (Part 2)

In the second part of this series, the authors highlight the existing legal recourse available in India against sexual harassment in virtual reality and then discuss the limitations of these remedies and laws in general. They then suggest measures and a way further for dealing with sexual harassment in virtual reality before providing their concluding thoughts. Continue reading Expounding the Contours of Sexual Harassment in Virtual Reality: Applicability of the Penal Laws to State-of-the-Art Technology (Part 2)

Expounding the Contours of Sexual Harassment in Virtual Reality: Applicability of the Penal Laws to State-of-the-Art Technology (Part 1)

In the first part of this series, the authors analyse the criminal implications of ‘crimes’ committed in the Metaverse in light of recent reports of alleged sexual harassment experienced by users within the Metaverse. The authors draw a comparative analysis between real life experience of sexual harassment vis-a-vis harassment in VR. Further, they explore the lack of jurisprudence in this area and go on to suggest legal and technical solutions to tackle this new age crime. Continue reading Expounding the Contours of Sexual Harassment in Virtual Reality: Applicability of the Penal Laws to State-of-the-Art Technology (Part 1)

Cyber Flashing – A New-Age Form of Cyber Sexual Harassment

In this post, the author has provided his insights on the increasing instances of cyber-flashing, especially in the COVID-19 affected world. Further, the author explains why the current legal framework falls short and also explores better alternatives for effectively addressing the problem. Continue reading Cyber Flashing – A New-Age Form of Cyber Sexual Harassment