ZERO TOLERANCE FOR SEXUAL ABUSE
[Law College Name] is committed to a safe campus under the POSH Act 2013, UGC Regulations, and IPC Sections 354/354A.
⚠️ What Constitutes Sexual Abuse?
As per The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act 2013 and IPC:
- Unwanted physical contact or advances
- Demand for sexual favors (quid pro quo harassment)
- Sexually colored remarks, jokes, or gestures
- Showing pornography without consent
- Cyber harassment (unsolicited explicit messages/images)
Applies to all genders | Includes students, faculty, and staff.
🛡️ Our Safeguards
1. Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
Constituted as per POSH Act with:
- Presiding Officer (Senior Female Faculty)
- External Member (NGO Representative)
- Student Representatives
2. Preventive Measures
- Mandatory gender sensitivity workshops
- CCTV surveillance in common areas
- Separate grievance cells for students/staff
3. Legal Consequences
- College-Level: Suspension/Expulsion
- Criminal: FIR under IPC 354/354A (Up to 3 years imprisonment)
- Civil: Compensation to survivor
📢 Reporting Mechanisms
Confidential complaints can be filed through:
- 📞 24/7 Helpline: [College Helpline Number]
- 📧 Email ICC: icc@yourcollege.edu (Encrypted)
- 📥 In-Person: ICC Office, Room [X], Admin Block
- 🖥️ National Commission for Women (NCW): Online Portal
Your identity will be protected. False complaints may incur penalties under IPC 211.
💙 Support Services
- 🔹 Counseling: Free sessions with college psychologist
- 🔹 Legal Aid: Assistance to file police complaints
- 🔹 Medical Help: Tie-ups with [Hospital Name] for forensic exams
- 🔹 Academic Protection: No penalty for attendance during proceedings
✋ Our Pledge
“I will uphold gender equality, respect boundaries, and speak up against abuse.”
IN AN EMERGENCY
Call 100 (Police) | 112 (National Emergency) | [College Security]Immediate Help