What is POSH Act 2013? Full Form, Objectives & Key Provisions India 2025

POSH Act 2013 full form: Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Enacted based on Vishaka Guidelines Supreme Court judgment 1997.

POSH Act 2013 Objectives & Purpose

Prevent sexual harassment women workplace all sectors
Provide safe working environment women employees
Constitute Internal Complaints Committee ICC every organization
Ensure time-bound inquiry redressal sexual harassment complaints
Mandate POSH policy display annual training programs

Key Provisions POSH Act 2013 India

Provision	Details
Definition Sexual Harassment	Physical contact, demands favors, sexually colored remarks, pornography, unwelcome advances
ICC Formation	Mandatory for 10+ employees: Senior woman + 2 employees + NGO member
Inquiry Timeline	90 days completion, 10 days notice to respondent
Penalties	₹50,000 fine, license cancellation for non-compliance
Appeal	90 days to court from IC decision

POSH Act Amendments 2025 Updates

SHe-Box portal mandatory registration, work from home applicability, enhanced penalties repeat offenders, Supreme Court compliance directives.