Overview

• The Delhi High Court’s POSH digital portal went live on July 3, allowing direct online submission of workplace sexual harassment complaints under the 2013 Act.
• Justice N Kotiswar Singh asserted that courts may establish foundational frameworks when the legislature fails to act, reinforcing judicial activism in harassment redressal.
• He framed sexual harassment as violating the constitutional values of equality, liberty, justice and dignity and stressed the need for ongoing gender sensitisation to counter patriarchal biases.
• Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya called for a shift to “Beti Bachao, Beta Padhao” to focus on educating sons and breaking cultural denial around harassment.
• The court underscored the importance of built-in safeguards to deter false or frivolous complaints under the new system.