In recent years, the discourse surrounding workplace harassment in India has intensified, particularly concerning the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act). This legislation was designed to protect women from harassment in professional settings. However, its implementation and effectiveness have faced significant scrutiny.
The law often falls short of addressing the complexities of social imbalances and power dynamics inherent in various professional environments where people face workplace harassment in India. This necessitates a critical examination of the law and its transformative capacity in promoting gender equality and workplace safety.