8th April, 2026 : Session on POSH for Police Officers at Karnataka Police Academy, Mysore

National Law School of India University, Bangalore in collaboration with Karnataka Police Academy, Mysore organized an awareness cum training session on “Sexual Harassment of Women in the Workplace: Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013 (POSH Act)” for police officers from various districts across Karnataka. Adv Archana Casmir, Legal Awareness Coordiantor and Adv Shraddha Sunil, Associate from Dhwani Legal Trust were invited as the resource persons.

The session commenced with an introduction by Advocate Shraddha Sunil. She outlined the objectives of the POSH Act, explained its scope and applicability, and sensitized the participants to the importance of creating safe and respectful workplaces. She also discussed key definitions under the Act, including sexual harassment and the responsibilities of institutions.

Advocate Archana Casmir then elaborated on the legal mechanisms under the POSH Act, focusing on the constitution and functioning of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), complaint procedures, inquiry process, and remedies available to aggrieved women. She highlighted the rights and duties of complainants, respondents, and employers under the law.

The session was highly interactive with group activities, there was active participation raising several questions related to real-life scenarios and legal procedures. The discussion helped clarify doubts and enhanced awareness about legal protections against workplace sexual harassment.

The session concluded with appreciation for the speakers for their insightful and engaging presentation, which significantly contributed to legal awareness and gender sensitization among the participants.