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10 July 2026

Sexual harassment allegations at SRFTI

The case serves as a practical illustration of the implementation challenges and accountability gaps within the POSH Act, which is a relevant topic for GS2 governance and GS4 ethics, though the specific incident itself is unlikely to be a direct exam question.

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Notes

  • The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) mandates the formation of an Internal Committee (IC) to investigate complaints of sexual harassment.
  • The IC is empowered to conduct inquiries and submit findings regarding allegations of sexual harassment and professional misconduct.
  • The case involves a delay in the implementation of recommendations made by an Internal Committee at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI).
  • SRFTI and the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) operate under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
  • The survivor has raised concerns regarding the lack of institutional accountability and the failure to terminate an employee found guilty by the internal inquiry process.
  • The appointment of an individual under investigation to a government-organized committee (MIFF Organising Committee) highlights issues regarding administrative due diligence and institutional integrity.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Internal Committee (IC) mechanism under the POSH Act, 2013, in ensuring a safe and gender-sensitive work environment in educational and autonomous institutions. 150 words
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  2. Institutional accountability is the bedrock of public administration. In the context of the POSH Act, 2013, analyze the challenges in enforcing the recommendations of internal inquiry committees and the impact of administrative delays on the rights of survivors. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, which body is primarily responsible for conducting an inquiry into complaints of sexual harassment?

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