Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 aims to prevent sexual harassment at workplace and ensure safe, secure and inclusive environment for women

India, Feb. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (SH Act) aims to prevent sexual harassment at the workplace and ensure a safe, secure and inclusive environment for women across all sectors. It covers all women, regardless of age or employment status and extends to organized and unorganized sectors in both public and private workplaces and also includes domestic workers.

As per the Act, the Central Government is Appropriate Government in respect of the workplaces established, owned, controlled or wholly or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly by the Central Government. Similarly, the State Government is th...