SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE: A SOCIETAL ISSUE IN INDIA

Abstract

Sexual harassment is defined as any unwanted, unwanted, or uninvited sexual behaviour that has the potential to offend, degrade, or intimidate. It is a fundamental right for men and women to be treated equally, according to Articles 14, 15(1), and 16(2) of the Constitution, and it is unlawful to violate this right. The Indian Constitution guarantees certain fundamental and basic rights to all people. These essential freedoms include the rights to equality, a dignified existence, personal freedom, and employment. All citizens must have access to the values enshrined in the Constitution's Preamble. Women who meet the citizenship requirements are considered Indian citizens in the same way that everyone else is. As a result, individuals are entitled to all of the Constitution's rights, responsibilities, obligations, and guarantees. As a result, the Preamble, an important part of the Constitution, ensures equality of opportunity and status for men and women. The Indian Parliament has made numerous efforts to protect the interests of Indian women. The framers of the Indian Constitution included comprehensive provisions in the Indian Constitution to clarify women's rights. Once upon a time, Indian women did housework and lived within the confines of their own home. As time passed, India gained independence and drafted its constitution. The Indian Constitution guaranteed equality of opportunity as well as a life of dignity and prestige. This dignity and prestige extends to women's dignity and prestige. In terms of equality of opportunity, there is no gender discrimination. Women have been given equal opportunities as well. The Indian Constitution also established the principle of equal pay for equal work. When women arrived at work after leaving the house, they were subjected to sexual harassment. It could be said that after the Supreme Court issued the Vishakha rules,