A safe workplace is therefore a woman’s legal right. Indeed, the Constitutional doctrine of equality and personal liberty is contained in Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Indian Constitution. Sexual harassment constitutes a gross violation of women’s right to equality and dignity. Having raised the bar of responsibility and accountability in the Vishaka Guidelines, the Supreme Court placed an obligation on workplaces, institutions and those in positions of responsibility, to uphold working women’s fundamental right to equality and dignity at the workplace. Three key obligations were imposed on institutions to meet that standard, namely: 4 (AIR 1997 Supreme Court 3011) 5 Handbook on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace i.e. Prohibition, Prevention, and Redress.
In the University, the IGRC has constitutes as per guidelines of Hon`ble Supreme Court as listed below,