When PoSH incidents occur in mixed workplaces involving multiple organisations and neutral venues, the real question is not liability but jurisdiction. In Sohail Malik v. Union of India, the Supreme Court clarified that PoSH is not workplace-centric but victim-centric. The ICC chosen by the aggrieved woman controls inquiry and recommendations, even if the respondent belongs to another organisation.

The proposed AI bill for India reveals a shallow understanding of AI in its entirety

India’s copyright law is often seen as rigid due to its limited “fair dealing” exceptions, unlike the U.S.’s flexible “fair use” test. But Indian courts have shown similar outcomes using doctrines like de minimis. Still, the law’s perceived rigidity may deter creators. A clearer, more open framework could help India unlock transformative creativity in the digital age. Time for a policy rethink?