Judicial Approach Towards The Sexual Harassment Of Women At Work Place: A Bird Eye View

Abstract

Violence against women show that women are subdued in the social structure. From ancient time till now, dependence of women on mall counter part have put women into vulnerable position. Sexual Harassment of women at working place is a recent form of oppression against the dignity of women it is one of the heinious offence against women because it ruptures the soul of women. The Sexual Harassment of women at working place is totally against the fabric of fundamental rights of women especially right to equality under Article 14 and 15 of the Indian Constitution. It is also against of protection life and personal liberty. The present study highlights the various background of sexual harassment of women at working place in India. The origin of the sexual harassment has been taken from Bhanwari Devi case better known as vishaka and others vs Union of India AIR 1997 S.C. 3011. Sexual harassment of women at working place creates an insecure and hostile working environment, there by discouraging women’s participation in work and adversely affecting their social and economic growth .