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Isolated Complaints Committees Is SHWW Act, 2013 Effective in Higher Education Institutions?
Journal
Economic and Political Weekly
ISSN
00129976
Date Issued
2022-10-29
Author(s)
Robinson, Rowena
Sakhrani, Monica
Abstract
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 has been translated into policies against sexual harassment in corporations and organisations and in many higher education institutions. This article draws on our joint experiences working on Internal Complaints Committees in HEIs to examine current practices and show the new issues and concerns that have emerged, and how accumulating case law impacts the implementation of the act. We point out some best practices of HEIs to show that despite continuing challenges, ICCs have tried to not only secure justice for survivors of sexual harassment but also created broader support systems for them.
Volume
57