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SC asks EC to study if parties can be within POSH Act ambit

IndiaTimes Monday, 9 December 2024 ()
The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to determine if the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, should encompass registered political parties. This follows a petition highlighting the lack of robust internal complaint mechanisms within parties like BJP and Congress, despite allegations of harassment faced by women members, especially during campaigns.
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