In Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997), what did the Supreme Court lay down in the absence of legislation on workplace sexual harassment?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Legally binding guidelines under Article 141 and Article 32 until legislation was enacted
- Step 1: Review the landmark judgment in Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997).
- Step 2: Recognizing the legislative vacuum regarding workplace sexual harassment, the court invoked Article 141 and international conventions (CEDAW).
- Step 3: It laid down the famous Vishaka Guidelines which had the force of law until Parliament enacted the POSH Act in 2013.
Answer
Legally binding guidelines under Article 141 and Article 32 until legislation was enacted.
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