LECTURE ONPOCSO AND POSH 2013

A guest lecture on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2013, and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) (POSH) Act, 2013, was conducted for students of B.S. Negi Mahila Pravidhik Prashikshan Sansthan (MPPS) . The session, held today in the college auditorium, was delivered by Sh. Umesh Rawat, a seasoned legal specialist.
The lecture was taken on April 20, 2026, in the college Auditorium. focusing on skill-based diploma courses in fields like apparel design and textile design. It targeted students, aligning with the institution's emphasis on safe educational environments for young women. Sh. Rawat explained the POCSO Act, 2013..which protects children under 18 from sexual abuse, mandating reporting, child-friendly trials, and overriding conflicting laws. He highlighted punishments for offenses like penetrative assault and the role of Special Courts. On POSH Act, 2013, effective from December 9, 2013, he covered its applicability to all workplaces including educational institutions, requiring Internal Complaints Committees and annual compliance reports.
Highlights and TakeawaysThe speaker emphasized mandatory reporting under POCSO and penalties for false complaints, stressing student awareness for prevention.For POSH, he discussed broad definitions of harassment (physical, verbal, non-verbal) and redressal processes like SHe-Box portal. Students gained practical insights on rights, fostering a safer campus culture at B.S. Negi MPPS.