Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Plea in Supreme Court Seeks POSH Compliance from Parties
Imagine a new rule to protect women from unwanted behavior at their jobs.
Someone is asking the Supreme Court to make sure that this rule applies to women who work in political parties.
They believe women in politics should have the same protections as other workers.
The request is that all political parties create ways for women to report and solve any issues.
The women workers are often vulnerable, especially during campaigns.
The people in the petition believe that the women should have the same protection as other professionals.
A petition in the Supreme Court seeks political parties to comply with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act.
The petitioner argues that political parties are covered by the 2013 Act and should adhere to its procedures.
The plea seeks a safe and inclusive work environment for women in political parties.
The petitioner wants the establishment of grievance redressal mechanisms to address sexual harassment.
The petition highlights the vulnerability of women political workers and lack of effective legal remedy.
- Who
- The petitioner, Yogamaya MG, and advocate, filed the plea.
- What
- A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking political parties to comply with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act.
- When
- The petition was filed in the Supreme Court.
- Where
- Supreme Court.
- Why
- To ensure a safe work environment and hold political parties accountable for preventing sexual harassment.
Petitioner's Stance
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Coverage
Petitioner's Stance
Women political workers should be protected under the POSH Act.
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- Act
- Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
- Petitioner
- Yogamaya MG
- Respondents
- Centre and political parties, including BJP and Congress
- Sought
- Direction to constitute a grievance redressal mechanism
- Issue
- Exclusion of female political workers from protection under the Act