Landmark Labour Law Case: Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997)
labour cuet_pg beginner real_caseThis case changed the game in India's workplace. Vishaka, a women's rights activist, filed a petition against the State of Rajasthan, demanding protection from sexual harassment at the workplace. The Supreme Court ruled that sexual harassment is a form of 'sexual harassment' (not a typo, a literal translation of the Hindi word) and not just a 'moral' issue. They directed all employers to set up a complaints committee to address such issues. The judgment recognized that women have the right to work with dignity and safety. But honestly, how many workplaces really take this seriously? What's your take on this? Should it be made a more prominent part of Labour laws?
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