THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, PROHIBITION AND REDRESSAL) ACT 2013
The sexual harassment of women at workplace (prevention, prohibition and redressal) Act 2013
provides protection against sexual harassment of women at the work place. Sexual harassment
results in the violation of basic fundamental rights of women such as Right to equality under
article 14 and 15 and right to live with dignity under article 21 of the constitution of India.
Definition of Sexual Harassment:
Sexual harassment includes any one or more of the following unwelcome acts or behavior:
1. Unwelcome physical contact and advances
2. Demand or request for sexual favors
3. Remarks or comments with sexual overtones
4. Showing of pornography
5. Any unwelcome messages/advances through telephone or email
Functions :
The Internal Complaints Committee has two major functions, preventive and remedial.
How to Lodge a Complaint?
Complaints can be lodged directly with any member of the ICC. All complaints must be brought
by the complainant in person. The following exceptions will be admitted:
In cases of forced confinement of the person. In such a case, brought by another person on behalf
of the complainant, the Committee will examine whether an enquiry, intervention or some other
assistance is needed.
In exceptional cases, third party/witness complaints may be entertained. In such cases, the
Committee will ascertain whether the woman alleged to have been sexually harassed wishes to
lodge a formal complaint. Once such a complaint is received the Committee shall proceed to
inquire into it as per the procedure specified.
Where the Committee takes suo-moto notice.
The complaint may be oral or in writing. If the complaint is oral, it shall be documented in
writing by the ICC member receiving the complaint and the same shall be authenticated by the
complainant under her dated signature or thumb impression as the case may be.
All complaints made to any Committee member must be received and recorded by the member,
who shall then inform the Chairperson about the complaint, who in turn shall call a meeting of
the Committee.
The members of the Committee shall maintain confidentiality about the proceedings conducted
by them.
Chair Person
Dr. Sr. Sagyamary B
Principal
Head of the Institution
Coordinators
Fr. Anthony Mahendran
Fr. Vinoo Fabian