POSH 2.0: Prevention of Sexual Harassment in India

“This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.”

In the evolving corporate landscape of 2025, the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act has shifted from a passive compliance checklist to a critical governance metric. With the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) now mandating detailed annual reporting on harassment cases and the Supreme Court expanding jurisdiction to include external contractors, organizations face a new era of accountability. This course provides a definitive, enterprise-grade guide to navigating these legal mandates while fostering a culture of psychological safety.

The curriculum is designed to demystify the complex legal framework of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, while addressing modern challenges such as virtual harassment and "extended workplace" doctrines. Learners will move beyond basic definitions to explore the nuances of consent, the impact of "intent vs. impact," and the specific liabilities managers face under the concept of "deemed knowledge".

Key areas of focus include the operational mechanics of the Internal Committee (IC), detailing its powers as a quasi-judicial body and the rigorous steps required for a fair inquiry comprising natural justice principles. The course creates clarity on the distinction between conciliation and formal inquiry, ensuring learners understand the strict prohibition on monetary settlements during conciliation. Furthermore, it addresses the 2025 compliance environment, where failure to disclose pending cases can trigger regulatory scrutiny and penalties for directors.

Structuring learning through five comprehensive sections, the course covers the legal landscape, behavioral decoding of virtual and physical harassment, redressal mechanisms, leadership obligations, and cultural interventions like bystander training. It is tailored for the modern Indian workforce, addressing the friction between Gen Z expectations and traditional corporate norms, and providing actionable protocols for managing third-party harassment involving clients or vendors.

By bridging the gap between statutory requirements and daily operations, this training equips professionals to mitigate legal risk, handle disclosures with empathy, and build a respectful, compliant, and inclusive workplace.