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PoSH ACT: Karnataka High Court rules that the Appellate Authority hearing the appeal against ICC's decision has the authority to grant interim relief

  - NC: 2024:KHC:44365 WP No. 28361 of 2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S SUNIL DUTT YADAV WRIT PETITION NO. 28361 OF 2024 (S-RES) BETWEEN: 1. SRI NAGARAJ G K S/O KARIBASAPPA, AGED ABOUT 31 YEARS, R/AT. NO.309, NASUKU NILAYA, 5 TH MAIN ROAD, BEML LAYOUT, BASAVESHWARNAGAR, BENGALURU-560 079. … PETITIONER (BY SRI. NAGARAJA HEGDE., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. THE HON'BLE ADDL. LABOUR COMMISSIONER APPELLATE AUTHORITY UNDER POSH ACT, 2013, DIARY CIRCLE, BENGALURU - 560 029. 2. SMT. SAHANA SHEKHAR, (D/O. NOT KNOW TO THE PETITIONER) AGE: MAJOR. ADDRESS: JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, U.S.A. - 21218 3. SMT. HEMAVATHI M.N, THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND PRESIDING OFFICER, ® - 2 - NC: 2024:KHC:44365 WP No. 28361 of 2024 INTERNAL COMMITTEE KARNATAKA HEALTH PROMOTION TRUST. 4. SMT. PRATHIBHA RAI.B, THE MEMBER OF THE INTERNAL COMMITTEE, KARNATAKA HEALTH PROMOTION TRUST. 5. SRI. BISUJAKSHA V.S, THE MEMBER OF THE INTERNAL COMMITT

MDP on Labour Law Compliances and PoSH

  Regional Labour Law Compliances

A decade of the POSH Act: BY Akshi Chawla, CEDA

  A decade of the POSH Act: What the data tells us about how India Inc., has fared   Akshi Chawla   Director, CEDA akshi.chawla@ashoka.edu.in The number of cases being reported by India Inc. has increased over the years. However, most cases are being reported by a small set of companies, raising concerns of possibly poor awareness and compliance at large   Key highlights There has been an increase in the number of cases of sexual harassment reported by Indian companies in their annual reports over the past decade The number of complaints have been growing faster than the number of complaints that have been resolved However, only a fraction of companies have been reporting cases, while several companies have been reporting zero cases, often for multiple years Nearly all the cases that have been reported have been reported in larger companies (ranked in the top 100 on the National Stock Exchange). Medium and smaller companie

Essentials of Resignation - test of voluntary resignation vis-a-vis fradulent or coercive document

  Essentials of valid resignation and acceptance, critical review   The whole industry, be it micro, small, medium, or large are operating either in virtual or near virtual web of process, right from recruitment to separation. However, the labour laws remain static despite introduction of labour codes few years ago. While the labour codes have brought out a series of simplifications and ease of process, fundamental principles on bare compliance and fair practices are essential for dispute free management of any organization. This brief analysis focusses on the essentials of a valid resignation process, in the light of ‘asked to resign’ dilution of the due diligence process while considering the resignation process. Be it a strong HR system or a bare minimum structure, the process remains to be mechanical with significant vagaries. While the instances of ‘asked to resign’ are clear cut grey area and an unfair practice even ordinary cases of voluntary resignations are recalled or

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill - Review of PRS reproduced for information

 india-map FIND YOUR MP Name or Pincode Switch to Hindi (हिंदी) MPs & MLAs Legislatures Bills & Acts Budgets Policy LAMP Careers Bills & Acts Bills Parliament Governance and Strategic Affairs The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 Ministry:  Electronics and Information Technology Highlights of the Bill The Bill will apply to the processing of digital personal data within India where such data is collected online, or collected offline and is digitised.  It will also apply to such processing outside India, if it is for offering goods or services in India. Personal data may be processed only for a lawful purpose upon consent of an individual.  Consent may not be required for specified legitimate uses such as voluntary sharing of data by the individual or processing by the State for permits, licenses, benefits, and services. Data fiduciaries will be obligated to maintain the accuracy of data, keep data secure, and delete