New Delhi:
Justice of Delhi High Court, Prasathiba M Singh called for a strong provision in the law not only to protect women, but men.
In a special interview for NDTV, Justice Singh also pointed out in many cases, which take a long time – 10 to 15 years – to be fixed, to be fixed, which causes hugs problems for both men and women.
“The law only has provisions for sexual harassment of women,” she said, it is important to ensure that the future includes provisions of sexual harassment of men and other sexes.
She said that she wants to see a change, which is rapid processing and disposal of matters under the posh Act.
Small for sexual harassment of women in the workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Prevention) Act, 2013, most companies in India are strictly following this law to present sexual harassment at the workplace.
Justice Singh told NDTV, “Women are given great respect in this country … Most organizations and companies have established ICC, but I think two changes should be made. A small change should be made The cases may be decided rapidly, “Justice Singh told NDTV. Referring to internal grievances committees, or ICCs.
“Once ICC is done, the committee consists of some five-seven people, some from non-governmental organizations, all of which have different time. So it is often difficult to call meetings. We need to dilute the number of members in the ICC, “said Justice Singh.
He said that there should be two layers of filters to investigate any complaint. If nothing is found in the company’s level, then the matter can be closed then and if something is found then send it to a higher level, Justice Singh said.
“Sometimes the inquiry lasts for 10–15 years, which causes problems for women and concerned men,” she said.
Justice Singh said, “For the future, I want to say one thing that sexual harassment dealt with by the posh Act is only focused on women. But it is also needed to focus on men and different sexes,” Said. Justice Singh said, “It is my experience that many times we see on both sides that this is a completely avoidable situation if there is training for people,” Justice Singh said.
Justice Singh was a major intellectual property lawyer, before he was elevated on the bench. They had the distinction of handmark matters in all areas of intellectual property rights (IPR) laws including patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, plant varieties, internet laws, etc., in 2022, in 2022, Justice Singh became the first Indian Judge, who was elected honorary honorary honorary Was gone Fellow, Cambridge University of Hughes Hall.
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