Vishaka v State of Rajasthan Explained | Workplace Harassment & Fundamental Rights | NEXT IAS The Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997) judgment is a landmark decision that reshaped women’s rights and workplace safety in India. Triggered by the brutal assault of social worker Bhanwari Devi, the case exposed the absence of legal safeguards against sexual harassment at the workplace. The Supreme Court held that sexual harassment violates Articles 14, 15, 19, and 21 of the Indian Constitution and af

From Vishaka to POSH: Securing Women's Rights at Work Vishaka (1997): The Foundation of India's POSH Act Case Context: The Vishaka case brought to national attention the urgent need for legal protections against sexual harassment in workplaces. The lack of redressal mechanisms forced the Supreme Court to intervene. Legal Significance: The judgment established that sexual harassment violates women's fundamental rights to equality, life, and liberty. It mandated employers to create safe working en