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Women's panel to seek legislation

KOZHIKODE Nov. 25. The Kerala State Women's Commission will submit a proposal to the State Government to formulate legislation that would ensure the dignity and safety of women at the workplace. A core committee would be set up to draft the proposals.

Speaking to The Hindu today, the Chairperson of the Commission, M. Kamalam, said the only way open to women seeking recourse against harassment at the workplace was the Supreme Court ruling in the Visakha vs State of Rajasthan case.

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