POSH Compliance & Internal Committee Advisory

We assist organisations in implementing and strengthening frameworks under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, ensuring that Internal Committees function as independent, quasi-judicial bodies in accordance with law.

Our approach is rooted in legal precision, from policy structuring to inquiry execution, ensuring that every step undertaken by the organisation is capable of withstanding scrutiny before judicial and regulatory authorities.

Services Offered:

1. Drafting, review, and legal vetting of POSH policies in line with statutory provisions and evolving jurisprudence

2. Constitution and restructuring of Internal Committees (IC/ICC) ensuring compliance with mandated composition

3. Acting as External Member to provide independent oversight and legal guidance during proceedings

4. Conducting specialised ICC orientation and capacity-building sessions focused on procedural law and inquiry conduct

5. Advisory on complaint handling, conciliation process, and inquiry initiation as per statutory timelines

6. End-to-end assistance in conducting inquiries in adherence to principles of natural justice

7. Drafting and review of inquiry reports to ensure legal defensibility and procedural compliance

8. Guidance on annual reporting obligations and regulatory compliance

Why It Matters: 

POSH compliance is not merely a matter of internal policy, it carries direct legal consequences if improperly implemented.

Any deviation from prescribed procedure may result in:

a) Inquiry reports being challenged or invalidated

b) Exposure to legal proceedings and penalties

c) Adverse findings before courts or authorities

A legally sound POSH framework ensures:

a) Adherence to statutory timelines and procedure

b) Neutral and unbiased inquiry process

c) Protection of organisational interests through defensible outcomes

d) Compliance aligned with principles of natural justice

Professional Note:

Given the sensitive and quasi-judicial nature of POSH proceedings, organisations increasingly engage legally trained External Members and advisors to ensure that inquiries are conducted with the required degree of independence, fairness, and legal rigour.