India has signed and ratified the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). However, India didn’t have a specific law to address the issue of sexual harassment of women at the place of work.
Important Features of the Act
Issues with the Act
The government must include domestic workers into the list or formulate a different law for them as they are vulnerable. Apart from it, proper adherence and implementation of the act is the key for its success.