DU Principal’s Suspension Set Aside, Parallel PoSH Probe Panel Held Illegal: Delhi High Court

In an important ruling, the Delhi High Court examined the scope and procedure under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and clarified whether an employer can create a separate fact-finding committee before referring complaints to the Internal Complaints Committee. The case titled Prof. Rasal Singh v. University of Delhi & Ors. dealt with the legality of suspension and parallel inquiry mechanisms. Background of…