The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court's decision to hear a sexual harassment case. A Kashmiri Administrative Service officer filed the case against her senior. The court said this shows how hard it is for women to get justice at work.
Delhi, 10 Sep 2025
The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court's decision to hear a sexual harassment case. A Kashmiri Administrative Service officer filed the case against her senior. The court said this shows how hard it is for women to get justice at work.
Court Observations on Workplace Harassment
The court said sexual harassment at work is still common. It happens even though there are strict laws. The judge said education and high position do not protect women from harassment. The court was sad that men still do not respect women at work. It said this case shows how women struggle to get justice. The court said sexual harassment at work is still common. It happens even though there are strict laws. The judge said education and high position do not protect women from harassment. The court was sad that men still do not respect women at work. It said this case shows how women struggle to get justice. Sexual harassment at the workplace, despite strict laws and repeated assertions about gender equality, remains deeply rooted in societal attitudes, the Delhi high court observed while upholding a trial court’s…
Details of the Case
A woman officer said her senior tried to get close to her without her permission. He made comments about her looks and clothes. The police first closed the case. But the trial court agreed to hear it. The senior officer said they had a good relationship. He said the woman praised his work. But the court said the womans claims cannot be ignored without a trial.
Safe work environment, with respect, dignity and decency, are fundamental to gender equality.
The case will now proceed to trial in the lower court. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 10 Sep 2025, 05:53 IST; source: link
