The 1997 Supreme Court judgment in the State of Rajasthan Vs. Visakha case is the only legal guideline against sexual harassment at the workplace.
*Unwanted physical contact, soliciting sexual favours, using vulgar language, showing obscene pictures and making sexual gestures are all classified as sexual harassment in the judgement.
*It says that all workplaces should have Complaints Committees that include counsellors.
*The Committees should function in a fair and time-bound manner, protecting the secrecy of proceedings.
*The Committees should publish annual reports about their activities.
*The names and contact information of Committee members should be put up on notice boards.
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