What constitutes a ‘workplace’ under POSH Act?
The Bombay High Court ruled that a shared autorickshaw used for commuting does not qualify as a 'workplace' under the POSH Act unless provided by the employer. This decision clarifies the legal scope of workplace harassment protections during transit.
Why it matters
This ruling sets a legal precedent for the interpretation of workplace boundaries and employer liability in sexual harassment cases.
In a case discussing the interpretation of “workplace” under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH), the Bombay High Court held that a shared autorickshaw used by an employee for commuting to work does not constitute a “workplace” unless the transport is provided by the employer.
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