POSH Act | Inquiry Report Copy Must Be Given To Complainant; Supreme Court Imposes Penalty On BSF

The Supreme Court of India ruled that a complainant must receive a copy of the inquiry report under the POSH Act. The Court imposed a fine on the Border Security Force (BSF) for not providing the report to a complainant in a sexual harassment case. This decision emphasizes transparency in workplace sexual harassment matters. It also stressed that the complainant's right to receive a report is integral to the grievance redressal process. The Court directed that the BSF pay the complainant a fine and deliver the necessary documents as per the POSH Act to uphold procedural fairness and the dignity of the complainant.