POSH Act 2013
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Sample questions
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1.A woman employee wants to file complaint against her employer (owner of the company) for sexual harassment. The company has ICC. Under the POSH Act, 2013:
- A.She must file complaint with ICC only
- B.She can file complaint with Local Committee as complaint is against employer
- C.She must file FIR with police
- D.She cannot file complaint under POSH Act
Explanation
Under Section 6(1), Local Committee receives complaints 'if the complaint is against the employer himself
2.The second Proviso to Section 11(1) of the POSH Act, 2013 (opportunity of being heard to both parties) applies only when:
- A.The complaint is against employer
- B.Both the parties are employees
- C.The respondent is a third party
- D.In all cases without exception
Explanation
The second Proviso to Section 11(1) specifically states 'where both the parties are employees
3.Under the POSH Act, 2013, which statement is INCORRECT regarding the inquiry process?
- A.Both parties are given opportunity of being heard when both are employees
- B.Committee has powers to summon witnesses on oath
- C.Inquiry must be completed within 90 days
- D.Inquiry is conducted in accordance with Evidence Act procedures
Explanation
Option D is incorrect. Section 11(1) provides inquiry in accordance with 'service rules' or 'prescribed manner
4.Under the POSH Act, 2013, interim relief during pendency of inquiry can be recommended by the Committee:
- A.Suo motu by the Committee
- B.Only on a written request made by the aggrieved woman
- C.On request of the employer
- D.On direction of the District Officer
Explanation
Section 12(1) clearly states that during pendency of inquiry, 'on a written request made by the aggrieved woman
5.Under the POSH Act, 2013, the distinction between 'unproved complaint' and 'false complaint' is:
- A.There is no distinction under the Act
- B.Unproved complaint leads to no action; false/malicious complaint may lead to action against complainant
- C.Both lead to action against complainant
- D.Only false complaint is punishable under IPC
Explanation
Section 13(2) says if allegation is 'not proved
6.The prohibition on publication of complaint contents under the POSH Act, 2013 applies:
- A.Subject to provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005
- B.Notwithstanding anything contained in the Right to Information Act, 2005
- C.Only to print media
- D.Only during pendency of inquiry
Explanation
Section 16 begins with 'Notwithstanding anything contained in the Right to Information Act, 2005
7.Consider the following regarding appeal under the POSH Act, 2013:\n1. Only the respondent can file appeal.\n2. Appeal can be filed for non-implementation of recommendations.\n3. Appeal period is 90 days from the recommendations.\nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 3 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 2 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect - Section 18(1) says 'Any person aggrieved
8.Statement I: Under the POSH Act, 2013, RTI Act cannot be used to obtain details of sexual harassment complaints.\nStatement II: Confidentiality provisions of POSH Act override the Right to Information Act, 2005.\nSelect the correct answer:
- A.Both statements are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
- B.Both statements are correct but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
- C.Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- D.Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Explanation
Both statements are correct. Section 16 begins with 'Notwithstanding anything contained in the RTI Act, 2005