Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Himachal CM Promises Confidential Women’s Harassment Complaints, Strict Action
Himachal Pradesh’s chief minister said women should be able to report harassment safely.
He promised that their complaints would be kept private.
He also said every complaint would be investigated.
People found guilty could face strict punishment.
Officials said 131 cases were reported during the past three years.
Action was taken in 37 of those cases.
The government has also appointed officials to handle complaints.
Women can use a portal called SHe-Box to submit complaints and check their progress.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said complaints of women’s harassment will remain completely confidential.
Sukhu said every complaint would be investigated and guilty individuals would face strict action.
Officials reported 131 harassment cases across workplaces and educational institutions over three years.
Action was taken in 37 cases, including dismissals, suspension, transfers and warnings.
The SHe-Box portal allows women to file confidential POSH Act complaints and track them.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dhani Ram Shandil, and Congress MLA Malendra Rajan.
- What
- The government said women’s harassment complaints will remain confidential and will be investigated, with strict action against those found guilty.
- When
- The statement was made on August 27, during an Assembly proceeding; the reported cases covered the previous three years.
- Where
- The Himachal Pradesh Assembly in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
- Why
- Sukhu said women are often unable to voice their grievances, prompting a commitment to confidentiality and possible rule changes.
- Reported cases
- 131 harassment cases were registered across government, semi-government and private workplaces and educational institutions over three years.
- Cases with action
- Action was taken in 37 cases.
- Dismissals
- Three individuals were dismissed from service.
- Other penalties
- One person faced severe penalties and another was suspended.
- Police cases
- FIRs were lodged in two cases and charge-sheets were filed in two cases.
- Transfers
- Employees were transferred in nine cases.
- Complaint portal
- The SHe-Box portal enables confidential complaints under the POSH Act, 2013, and allows complainants to track their status.