LawRato

what are legal action against sexual harassment allegation on male?


22-Jun-2023 (In Criminal Law)
I am a guy working for an IT Company with 200+ strength at Sr. level and one of my female subordinate has accused me of sexual harassment, so initially my Company told me that as part of process written statements from both would be taken with mine taken yesterday in presence of 1 HR representative and 2 persons from the sexual harassment committee, I was told verbally after this that this would be followed by cross-examinations and also cross examining any witnesses and a fair chance will be given to me. But today suddenly the HR Director told me that I am being put on 'Suspended leave' on full pay basis with my laptop taken away and am being told not to report for work. The thing which is troubling me more is him on hinting that the Co. might take decision based on their 'Zero tolerance policy' and there might be no cross-examinations so asking you can a Company take such course of action? Also, isn't there any onus on complainant to provide evidence? can I fight this?
Answers (1)

Answer #1
702 votes
A government employee, facing allegations of sexual harassment at workplace, may be suspended even before filing of the charge-sheet if his continuance in office is likely to prejudice the investigations or leads to a scandal, compromising wider public interest. This is said vide circular which you can refer to http://www.cisf.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Steps_for_conducting_inquiry_in_case_of_allegation_of_Sexual_Harassment.pdf Having said that private companies do have discretion to formulate there own rules.
Helpful? LawRato18+ LawRato

Disclaimer: The above query and its response is NOT a legal opinion in any way whatsoever as this is based on the information shared by the person posting the query at lawrato.com and has been responded by one of the Divorce Lawyers at lawrato.com to address the specific facts and details.

Report abuse?

Comments by Users

No Comments! Be the first one to comment.

"lawrato.com has handpicked some of the best Legal Experts in the country to help you get practical Legal Advice & help."