Notes on Indian law filed under Prevention of sexual harassment (POSH), published by Juris Eagle.https://juriseagle.com/insights/practice/poshen-inMon, 09 Nov 2026 12:40:42 GMThttps://juriseagle.com/disclaimerhttps://juriseagle.com/insights/internal-committee-inquiry-clocks-under-the-posh-acthttps://juriseagle.com/insights/internal-committee-inquiry-clocks-under-the-posh-actUnder the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, an employer must constitute an Internal Committee (named the Internal Complaints Committee in section 4(1)) by written order, and the inquiry that follows runs on fixed periods: a complaint within three months of the incident, extendable by up to three months, an inquiry completed within 90 days, a report within ten days of completion, action by the employer within 60 days of the recommendation, and an appeal within 90 days. The Act does not say from which day the 90 days begin, and a fine of up to INR 50,000 under section 26 attaches to a failure to constitute the Committee or to act under sections 13, 14 and 22.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTAdv. Ravi KumarBoardroomemploymentposh2024 Juris Eagle. This website is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute solicitation or advertisement under applicable Bar Council regulations. The transmission or receipt of information through this platform does not create an advocate-client relationship. Legal advice is rendered only upon formal written engagement with the firm.