About Course Lawk:
Law is an intriguing field in itself. Understanding the history and interpretation of laws and contemporary legal systems is the primary requisite to learning the law. Explore the diverse and vivid world of law with Course Lawk, an initiative of Desi Kaanoon that aspires to bring out the best in students by keeping them abreast with legal concepts and significant areas of law. Each and every course shall be delivered by experts in that area and delivered in the most comprehensive language possible.
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Course Introduction:
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act of 2013, is fundamental in preventing sexual harassment against women. The POSH Policy now forms an inseparable part of the institutions, be it private or public; organized or unorganized. This comprehensive POSH Training Course thus helps one to have a holistic understanding of the legal framework of the POSH policies and the importance of compliances to its provisions.
The simplified explanation of the Sections of the Act with the help of the case laws gives a deeper and unambiguous understanding of the interpretation of the intention of the legislation. Such understanding of the provisions is necessary for everyone including the employee, employer and the ICC members. This helps to avoid a miscarriage of justice and most importantly, it helps to achieve the aim of providing a safe and healthy workplace for women.
The course makes one conscious about one’s conduct by enabling one to distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour. The sensitization and awareness on such topics may save many from being the victim of a hostile work environment which may hamper the productivity of the employees. The holistic knowledge of the POSH law is beneficial for the positive outcome of the Institutions.
This is a 10-day certificate course and the batches will start on the 1st, 11th and 21st day of every month.
History of the PoSH Act:
The history behind the enactment of the Act could be understood with the help of the Landmark Judgements that have been summarised and explained comprehensively. Case laws also highlight the criminal legal proceeding which one follows if they wish to. An aggrieved party can approach the Court in case of the absence of a complaints committee or lack of faith in the inquiry procedure. The decisions of the Committee may also be challenged in the Court of law on valid grounds.
The course also enlightens about the status of the POSH Act in the light of the #MeToo Movement. With this, we realise that many aggrieved women do not come forward to speak up and file a complaint against sexual harassment due to several reasons like lack of evidence or social stigma attached to such incidents. This also makes us realise the importance of the POSH Act, as it saves women from going through the tedious legal proceedings that may otherwise take place in the Court of law. The POSH Act makes the procedure speedy and efficient as the Act prescribes a time-bound inquiry and disposal of the complaint.
This course has 5 Modules/chapters that are as follows: –
Module 1 – Introduction to Sexual Harassment and types of Sexual Harassment:
- What is sexual harassment
- Types of sexual harassment
- The atmosphere of workplaces and their decorum
- 1 Pre-recorded video
Module 2 – International Laws – where the evolution of POSH can be traced:
- Human Rights by International Conventions & Instruments – Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (CEDAW) – Important law related to the course.
- International Labour Convention on Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention (No. C111).
- UN Security Council Resolution 1325
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Presentation on PoSH Act
- 1 Pre-recorded video
Module 3- National Laws and POSH Act 2013:
- The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act (the POSH Act), 2013
- Procedural Toolkit
Module 4– Judicial Analysis:
Case Studies-
- Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (“Vishaka Guidelines”)
- Apparel Export Promotion Council v. A.K Chopra, 1999
- Medha Kotwal Lele & Ors. V. Union of India & Ors, 2012
- Taru Tejpal judgment
- #metoo movement
- Sample complaint drafts
- 1 Pre-recorded video
Module 5- Conclusion and Suggestions:
- Concept of Gender Neutralization
- Ending Notes
- Video
About the Course Faculty:
Ms Smeeksha Pandey completed her under graduation BA.LLB. (H) Specialization in IPR from Amity Law School, Noida. She went on to practice in Indore High Court. I did Masters from Hidayatullaha National Law University, Raipur in Intellectual Property Rights. She has also pursued many certified courses in POSH from IALM Delhi and Justice and Children’s Rights from HarvardEdx. She possesses 3 years of experience in the field of litigation and has done over 30 sessions on various socio-legal issues in the past year.
Presently, she is teaching law students and CLAT aspirants while actively doing counselling and mediation in association with online Alternate Dispute Resolution platforms. Besides, she headed the Jabalpur District Lok Adalat as district core organised by SAMA Online Alternate Dispute Resolution Platform. She is also a Council Member at the Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI).
Enrollment Process:
Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation mail. Batches will start on every 1st, 11th and 21st day of the month and the Modules with other documents shall be mailed on alternate days.
Certification Process:
The certificate will be sent once you complete the last module and fill out the review form.
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For more details email us at courselawk.in@gmail.com or WhatsApp us on 9773761907 ( Vidit Singh, Course Manager )