Gujarat High Court warns of ‘reverse bias’, rejects woman’s plea in POSH case
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Gujarat High Court dismissed a former dairy employee's plea seeking to quash an ICC report labeling her sexual harassment allegations against company officials as false. Justice Hemant M Prachchhak expressed concern about reverse bias against accused males in sensitive harassment cases, stating excessive statutory protections might create employment barriers for competent workers.
Key Entities
Gujarat High CourtJustice Hemant M PrachchhakInternal Complaints Committee (ICC)Sexual harassment allegationsDairy companyReverse bias