SHORT ANSWER:
The Vishaka Guidelines set standards for preventing sexual harassment at the workplace in India.
DETAILS:
- Established by the Supreme Court of India in 1997 to address sexual harassment.
- Mandates the creation of a complaints committee in workplaces.
- Requires organizations to develop a policy against sexual harassment.
- Emphasizes the need for awareness and training on the issue.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Non-compliance can lead to legal action against the employer.
- Victims can seek redressal through the complaints committee.
SOURCE:
- Vishaka and Others vs. State of Rajasthan (1997) Supreme Court Judgment
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