GURUGRAM  – The Office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner has issued a fresh directive, D.O. No. 50 dated 23rd December 2025 . This latest notification mandates that all non-government organisations—including companies, hospitals, banks, and schools—operating within Gurugram must submit their POSH Act Annual Report for the calendar year ending 31st December 2025. The "7-Point Mandate" for 2025 The notification outlines a strict comprehensive checklist  that every employer

The Supreme Court in the Dr Sohail Malik vs Union Of India (2025) case ruled that the Internal Committee (ICC) at the aggrieved woman's workplace has the jurisdiction to conduct the initial fact-finding inquiry in inter-departmental POSH cases, rejecting the argument that only the respondent's ICC has authority. This critical decision simplifies the process for all employees and companies under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 (POSH Act).

Many companies unwittingly expose themselves to defamation suits by reporting a former employee as "guilty" of sexual harassment in a Background Verification (BGV) check when the inquiry is either pending, inconclusive, or the person was merely an "accused" (Respondent) without a final verdict. Confidentiality is a critical aspect for an effective inquiry and redressal mechanism under the PoSH Act. The primary legal framework governing non-disclosure is Section 16 of the Act.