Devika Agarwal
Outraging the modesty of a woman under Indian criminal law
A case was recently filed against Mahua Moitra by the chairperson of the National Commission of Women, Rekha Sharma, for ‘outraging the...
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Devika Agarwal
- Dec 19, 2023
“Wait, is that sexual harassment?” Humor as a Form of Sexual Harassment
Editor’s note: Sexual harassment occurs on a spectrum, it can range from subtle e.g. paying a compliment to a woman which is unwelcome...
Devika Agarwal
- Dec 5, 2023
Inquiry Process & Standard of Proof in Sexual Harassment Cases under Central Civil Services Rules, 1965
On 6 November 2023 the Supreme Court of India in Union of India v. Dilip Paul, ruled on the manner of inquiry into sexual harassment...
Devika Agarwal
- May 12, 2022
Industry Initiatives to Tackle Shop-Floor Sexual Violence in India
In April this year, it was reported that global retail giant H&M, had entered into a landmark agreement with the Tamil Nadu Textile and...
Devika Agarwal
- May 8, 2022
France Outlaws Sexist Comments at Workplace
On 31st March, 2022, certain amendments to the Code du Travail (the French labour code) came into force which inter alia expand the...
Devika Agarwal
- Apr 28, 2022
When do workplace sexual harassment laws apply to universities?
NLU Orissa student alleges sexual harassment by NLSIU Bengaluru student In this post, we determine the applicability of relevant anti...
Devika Agarwal
- Apr 5, 2022
‘Wait, is that sexual harassment?’
Editor’s note: Sexual harassment occurs on a spectrum, it can range from subtle e.g. paying a compliment to a woman which is unwelcome...
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