Internal Complaints
Committee
The rights of all women working or visiting any workplace, in any capacity, are protected under this Act.
University Of Delhi, India
It Is Mandated By Law That Every Employer Must Constitute An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) At Each Office Or Branch With 10 Or More Employees, For Redressal Of Complaints Regarding Sexual Harassment Of Women At The Workplace. Lays Down Procedures And Defines Various Aspects Of Sexual Harassment, Including The Aggrieved Victim, Who Could Be A Woman "Of Any Age Whether Employed Or Not", Who "Alleges To Have Been Subjected To Any Act Of Sexual Harassment".
Policy
The , University Of Delhi
Has A Zero-Tolerance Policy Regarding Sexual Harassment Of Women (Students, Faculty As Well As The Non-Teaching Staff) At .
The Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition And Redressal) Act, 2013 (Also Known As The PoSH Act) Was Passed By The Ministry Of Women And Child Development, India In 2013.
The PoSH Act Has Been Enacted With The Objective Of Preventing And Protecting Women Against Workplace Sexual Harassment And To Ensure Effective Redress Of Complaints Of Sexual Harassment. The Statute Aims At Providing Every Woman A Safe, Secure And Dignified Working Environment, Free From All Forms Of Sexual Harassment.
University Of Delhi Issued Notification No. Estab.II (1)/27/ACC/2006/ Dated 9 January 2014 Declaring That The Provisions Of The PoSH Act Supersede The University Ordinance XV-D. Further, Notification No. Estab.II (I)/027/ACC/2006 Dated 16 January 2014; The University Of Delhi Constituted Its Own Internal Complaints Committee As Required Under The Act.
The University Also Directed All Colleges/ Institutions Under It To Constitute Their Own Internal Complaints Committees. In A Notification Dated 2 May 2016, The University Grants Commission Gave Detailed Regulations For The Implementation Of The PoSH Act Within The Campus.
Definition
Sexual Harassment Means Any Unwanted Conduct With Sexual Undertones If It Occurs Or Which Is Persistent And Which Demeans, Humiliates Or Creates A Hostile And Intimidating Environment Or Induces Submission By Actual Or Threatened Adverse Consequences And Includes Any One Or More Or All Of The Following Unwelcome Acts Or Behavior (Whether Directly Or By Implication), Namely
Any Unwelcome Physical, Verbal Or Non-Verbal Conduct Of Sexual Nature
Physical Contact And Advances
Showing Pornography
Demand Or Request For Sexual Favors
Making Sexually Coloured Remarks
Circumstances Leading To Sexual Harassment
Anyone (Or More Than One) Of The Following Circumstances, If It Occurs Or Is Present In Relation Or Connected With Any
Behavior That Has Explicit Or Implicit Sexual Undertones
Creating An Intimidating Offensive Or Hostile Learning Environment.
Implied Or Explicit Threat Of Detrimental Treatment In The Conduct Of Work.
Implied Or Explicit Promise Of Preferential Treatment As Quid Pro Quo For Sexual Favors.
Implied Or Explicit Threat About The Present Or Future Status Of The Person Connected.
ICC
Members of ICC
The ICC At Comprises Of The Following Members For Three Years With Effect From September 2025.
Dr. Abhilasha, Assistant Professor
Chairperson, ICCMs. Niyati Sharma, Advocate, High Court Of Delhi, India
Legal Advisor Member, ICCMs. Anita, Section Officer
Member, ICCDr. Priyanka, Assistant Professor
Chairperson, ICCMs. Geeta Kapoor, Section Officer
Member, ICCSh. Rahul Dev Ambedkar, Assistant Professor
Member, ICCStudents Representatives For The Period 2024-2025
Mr. Maheep Singh, Student B.Com
Student Rep, ICCMs. Sanya Arora, Student BMS
Student Rep, ICCMr. Kuldeep Singh Raghuwanshi, B.Com
Student Rep, ICCFiling Complaint
Any Woman Employee Or Female Student (Hereinafter Mentioned As The 'COMPLAINANT') Shall Have The Right To File A Complaint Concerning Sexual Harassment Against A Male Student/Employee /Faculty/Administrative Staff/Any Of The Members Of The Committee
How to File a Complaint
Offenses Related To Sexual Harassment
The Complaint Needs To Be Filed In Writing Within A Period Of 3 Months From The Date Of Incident. In Case Of A Series Of Incidents, The Case Shall Be Filed Within A Period Of 3 Months From The Date Of Last Incident. It Should Be Addressed To The Chairperson, ICC.
The Written Complaint Should Contain A Description Of Each Incident(S). It Should Include Relevant Dates, Timings And Locations; Name Of The Respondent(S); And The Working Relationship Between The Parties. Any Member Of The ICC Can Provide Assistance In Writing Of The Complaint If The Complainant Seeks It For Any Reason.
Any complaint in writing must be signed by The COMPLAINANT. The complainant shall be afforded full secrecy at each stage of the process
Important Reference Documents
Links for important documents such as Act, Handbook, Policies etc. are provided below for viewing and download. A complainant may go through these for clarity about the provisions, process and rights under POSH Act.
Important
Downloads
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Important Notices
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Contact ICC for Help
Any Woman Working Or Visiting , Who Faces Sexual Harassment Or Humiliation Within The Jurisdiction Of , May Approach ICC For Registering Of The Grievance And Its Redressal.
Complaints Have To Be In Written Form And Can Be Forwarded Through The E-Mail Contact Given Below:
In case the complainant wishes to submit a handwritten complaint, the same may be sent to the following address: