Sexual harassment of women at workplace (prevention, prohibition and redressal) act no.: 14, 2013
Muthuswamy Brinda and Sanjeev
Sexual harassment of women at workplace (prevention, prohibition and redressal) act no.: 14, 2013 - 2nd ed. - Chennai: Swamy Publishers (P) Ltd., 2023. - 24p.; 19cms.
Book code: A - 10
An Act to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at workplace and for the
prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment and for matters connected
therewith or incidental thereto.
WHEREAS sexual harassment results in violation of the fundamental rights of a woman to equality
under articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution of India and her right to life and to live with dignity under
article 21 of the Constitution and right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or
business with includes a right to a safe environment free from sexual harassment;
AND WHEREAS the protection against sexual harassment and the right to work with dignity are
universally recognised human rights by international conventions and instruments such as Convention on
the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women, which has been ratified on the 25th June,
1993 by the Government of India;
AND WHEREAS it is expedient to make provisions for giving effect to the said Convention for
protection of women against sexual harassment at workplace.
A-10
Central government rules--Social, labor, welfare, & related law
Central government rule--Sexual harassment of women
Government Rule --Prohibition
344.5496014133 S93, 2
Sexual harassment of women at workplace (prevention, prohibition and redressal) act no.: 14, 2013 - 2nd ed. - Chennai: Swamy Publishers (P) Ltd., 2023. - 24p.; 19cms.
Book code: A - 10
An Act to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at workplace and for the
prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment and for matters connected
therewith or incidental thereto.
WHEREAS sexual harassment results in violation of the fundamental rights of a woman to equality
under articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution of India and her right to life and to live with dignity under
article 21 of the Constitution and right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or
business with includes a right to a safe environment free from sexual harassment;
AND WHEREAS the protection against sexual harassment and the right to work with dignity are
universally recognised human rights by international conventions and instruments such as Convention on
the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women, which has been ratified on the 25th June,
1993 by the Government of India;
AND WHEREAS it is expedient to make provisions for giving effect to the said Convention for
protection of women against sexual harassment at workplace.
A-10
Central government rules--Social, labor, welfare, & related law
Central government rule--Sexual harassment of women
Government Rule --Prohibition
344.5496014133 S93, 2