What is the Supreme Court's stance on implementing ICC for sexual harassment at workplace across government departments
The Supreme Court has issued a directive to ensure the implementation of ICC for sexual harassment at workplace in all government departments.
- The Supreme Court has mandated the implementation of Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) for addressing sexual harassment at workplace in all government departments.
- ICCs are required to be established to handle complaints of sexual harassment effectively and ensure a safe working environment for employees.
- The directive from the Supreme Court emphasizes the importance of strict compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
- Government departments are required to appoint trained members to the ICC and ensure that the committee functions as per the guidelines provided in the Act.
- Non-compliance with the Supreme Court's directive can result in legal consequences and penalties for the concerned government departments.
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