"Vanita Patnaik vs Nirmal Kanti Chakravarty | Sexual Harassment at Workplace |Case Analysis"

Описание: In this video, we break down a crucial Supreme Court of India judgment that exposes the strict limitation rules under the POSH Act and answers a critical question:
👉 Can administrative actions extend the limitation period in sexual harassment cases?

📚 Case Discussed:
Vaneeta Patnaik v. Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti & Ors.
📄 Citation: 2025 INSC 1106
🏛️ Court: Supreme Court of India

🔍 Key Issues Explained:

Whether a sexual harassment complaint filed beyond limitation can be entertained

Difference between recurring acts and a continuing wrong

Can administrative or disciplinary actions amount to sexual harassment?

What is the Supreme Court’s “Nexus Test”?

Why courts cannot extend POSH limitation periods on grounds of sympathy

The concept of “Hostile Work Environment” and its legal limits

⚖️ Supreme Court’s Key Ruling:

The Court held that administrative actions do NOT constitute sexual harassment unless there is a direct nexus with the alleged sexual advance.
⏰ The maximum limitation of 6 months under the POSH Act is absolute, and courts cannot override it without legislative amendment.

This judgment has far-reaching consequences for:

POSH Complaints

Workplace harassment law

Internal Complaints Committees (ICC)

Faculty–Administration disputes

Service law & constitutional remedies under Article 142

🎓 Must-watch for:
Law students, judiciary aspirants, lawyers, HR professionals, ICC members, and anyone interested in workplace harassment law.

📢 Watch till the end to understand why delay can defeat even serious claims—and how the Supreme Court draws the line between law and sympathy.
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