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15 July 2026

Harassment allegations in Hockey India

The topic highlights the application and enforcement of the POSH Act, 2013, within a national sports federation, raising significant issues regarding institutional accountability, governance, and the protection of vulnerable sections.

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Notes

  • The Union Sports Ministry has directed Hockey India (HI) to investigate allegations of institutional intimidation and sexual harassment within the federation.
  • The directive mandates that the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), constituted under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, must review the complaints.
  • Allegations include the protection of accused individuals by federation officials and the intimidation of whistleblowers and complainants.
  • The Ministry has requested a formal report on the outcome of the ICC investigation.
  • This intervention marks a shift from previous instances where internal allegations were either dismissed or resolved internally without government oversight.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, in ensuring institutional accountability within autonomous sports federations in India. 150 words
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  2. The efficacy of Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) is critical to maintaining a safe working environment. Analyze the challenges faced by these committees in addressing grievances within hierarchical organizational structures and suggest measures to enhance their independence and transparency. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which legislation are sports federations in India required to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to address harassment allegations?

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