Sexual Harassment at Workplace MCQ Part 1

Vishaka and other Vs. State of Rajasthan deals with _____.

(a) Rape (b) Sexual harassment at work place

(c) Bigamy (d) Dowry

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__________ provides protection to Women from sexual harassment at all workplaces both in public and private sector, whether organised or unorganised.

(a) Special Marriage Act

(b) National Commission for Women Act

(c) Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act

(d) All of the above

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Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 applies to

a) the whole of India

b) the whole of India except Jammu and Kashmir

c) the whole of India except north-eastern states

d) the whole of India except union territories

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Section 4 of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act 2013 deals with?

(a) Complaint of sexual harassment

(b) Inquiry into complaint.

(c) Constitution of Internal Committee

(d) Prohibition of publication or making known contents of complaint and inquiry proceedings

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Where the employer fails to constitute an Internal Committee as provided under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act 2013, he/she shall be punishable with fine which may extend to?

(a) Rs. 25,000/-

(b) Rs.10,000/-

(c) Rs.50,000/- if previously convicted punishment twice the earlier punishment

(d) Rs.1 Lakh

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In ______, the Supreme Court has emphasised the need for an effective legislation in India to curb sexual harassment of working women and laid down number of guidelines to that effect.

(a) Vishaka Vs. State of Rajasthan

(b) Apparel Export Promotion Council Vs. A.K. Chopra

(c) Both (a) and (b)

(d) None of above

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