WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Why should Employers create awareness and implement

interventions towards Prevention of Sexual Harassment of

Women at Workplace.

The reasons are many, they mainly include the following,

Legal compliance, business morality and ethics, desire to create a

working environment which is conducive to the personal

development and high level performance of their employees, control

of litigation costs, desire to protect the company’s image(as the

incidence of sexual harassment may have adverse consequences by

tarnishing the company image as well as denting the morale, loyalty

and productivity of the workforce), and reducing the health cost and

absenteeism of victims suffering from stress caused by sexual

harassment. Another important reason is “changing company

structure”. As the number of female employees, customers or clients

increases, it becomes more important for the employer to develop a

“gender sensitive image”.

Personality Development and Grooming

Wearing a Suit Jacket (Coat)

Suit Jacket Button Rules

The choice is between one, two or three buttons on the front. The preferred choice

is two buttons on a suit jacket for most men.

• The one-button single-breasted suit jacket: Generally used on a tuxedo.
• These jackets are suited to lean men and worn for black tie events. They are not versatile.
• The two-button single-breasted suit jacket: Is one of the most classic looks in men's fashion. This style of suit looks good on all body types.
• The cut of the suit makes just about every man's frame look longer. Two-button suits are great for both social and business events.
• The three-button single-breasted suit jacket: Because of the arrangement of the buttons – three button suit jackets suit taller men.

Men who like to wear waistcoats will also likely prefer the look of a three-button suit. These are suitable for formal occasions.

A word on the rules of buttoning a single breasted jacket:

• One button: Always closed except when sitting.
• Two buttons: Use the top one and leave the second button undone.
• Three buttons: Button the center and top ones and leave the third button undone.

Never button the bottom button of a suit jacket.

Shirt Sleeve’s Length Compared to Jacket Sleeve Length

A half-inch of linen” is a good, guideline for the relationship between a suit jacket  and the shirt worn under it — about half an inch of the shirt cuff should be visible beyond the jacket cuff.

Women Empowerment

CONSEQUENCES OF FILING FALSE COMPLAINT BY A WOMAN UNDER 

SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, 

PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT 2013

The Act, under Section 9, entitles a woman to make a complaint of sexual 

harassment at workplace to the  Complaints Committee, however this 

provision does not give unfettered liberty to women to maliciously make 

false complaints or lead false evidence to settle scores or coerce or 

blackmail or put any undue pressure on male colleagues or seniors.

The act views such complaints very seriously, and if proven false in the 

inquiry conducted by the Complaints Committee, the Committee can 

recommend to the Employer same or harsher punishment which would 

have been recommended for the respondent, if found guilty.

Section 14 of the Act, providing for punishment for false or malicious 

complaint and false evidence reads as follows,

Where the Internal Committee or the Local Committee, as the case may 

be, arrive at the conclusion that the allegation against the respondent is 

malicious or the aggrieved woman or any other person making the 

complaint has made the complaint knowing it to be false or the aggrieved 

woman or any other person making the complaint has produced any 

forged or misleading document, it may recommend to the Employer or the 

District Officer, as the case may be, to take action against the woman or 

the person who has made the complaint under sub section (1) or sub 

section (2) of section 9, as the case may be, in accordance with the service 

rules applicable to her or him or where no such service rules exist, in such 

manner as may be prescribed:

Provided that a mere inability to substantiate a complaint or provide 

adequate proof need not attract action against the complainant under 

this section:    

High Court of Delhi, in Writ Petition 5114/2015, Anita Suresh Vs- Union 

of India & others re emphasized and endorsed the provisions of Section 

14 of the Act.

In the above matter the Court carefully considered the record of inquiry 

proceedings and findings submitted by the Complaints Committee which 

recommended both the complainant (petitioner) and respondent.

The Court held the view that the entire complaint of the petitioner appears 

to be false and has been filed with some ulterior motive.

The Court, therefore dismissed the writ and imposed a penalty of Rs. 

50,000/- upon the petitioner.  

 

Personality Developement and Grooming

MAKEUP TIPS FOR WOMEN @Natasha

Following these simple ground rules will ensure that you are always putting your best face forward:

Keep It Simple

In a professional office environment, less is more. It's okay to be a little trendy and reflect who you are, but don't overdo it by cramming five trends onto one face. Stick with one or two neutral eye colors, a lipstick that resembles your natural lip color with a little more kick, a coat of mascara and a sweep of blush across the cheeks. Use foundation and concealer as needed.

Work the Entire Face

Many women feel comfortable making up just their eyes or just their lips, leaving the other areas neglected. Wear something soft on each feature – eyes, lips, and cheeks – for a complete, well-rounded appearance.

Seen and Not Heard

Office makeup doesn't have to be boring, but it should never be brash. Avoid loud colors which look even more harsh under office fluorescents. Opt for neutrals, like browns and grays, or soft plums instead. The office is not the place to try out bold new looks or runway trends.

Blend, and Then Blend Some More

Avoid harsh lines by blending. Soften eyeliner with an angle brush or cotton swab, and blend blush to avoid “stripes” on each cheek. Lip liner should be neutral and define the lips, but the line should be smudged so as not to appear thick and noticeable. Make sure you choose a foundation makeup that is right for you, and blend thoroughly along the jawline and hairline.

Leave the Shimmer At Home

Shimmer and sparkle are great for evening looks, but under the office fluorescents, they can easily look cheap and unrefined. Keep use to a bare minimum here, and save the sparkle for evenings out.

Lastly, if you question whether or not your makeup is too much for the office, it probably is. Tone down excessive blush with a pressed or loose powder, and blot dark lips with a tissue and add a light gloss. As always, the goal with an everyday makeup application is to polish your appearance and complete your overall look. Let your performance make the impression, not your makeup.

                                                                    

Make-up in a Jiffy

- Apply compact powder on your face and blend it carefully. It will take only few seconds. Surely, you won’t be having eye-shadow in your handbag, but kohl pencil is there. Make a neat line over the upper eyelid and smudge it a little to soften it and give it a smoky eye effect. Then apply mascara, which will open up your eyes. 

- After this comes the turn of blusher. You should apply light shade of blush on your cheeks, forehead and chin. If you do not have it with you, take out your lipstick and put a dot on apple of your cheeks and merge it completely with your skin tone but carefully in the direction of your hairline along the cheekbone. 

- For lipstick, lip liner is a good tool to keep lipstick in place but if you do not have it, apply lipstick once and then press tissue between your lips and the reapply it. It will last longer this way and you won’t leave any mark on the glass too.

FORMAL HAIRSTYLES FOR WOMEN @Natasha

Office is a formal place, so office ladies should carry formal hairstyle at workplaces. Such as

1. Pretty simple ponytail
2. Side braid
3. Braided ponytail
4. High ponytail
5. Loose curls
6. Pin one side back
7. Long and sleek
8. Short and stylish
9. Short bob cut
10. Simple bun
11. Chestnut bun

Below mentioned details should be taken care of well:

• Your hair should be free of scurf.
• It should be neat and tidy as messy and untidy hairstyles show lack of effectiveness and consciousness.
• Hair accessories should be usual and suitable for formal occasions.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

INQUIRY INTO THE COMPLAINT OF AGGRIEVED WOMEN AGAINST SEXUAL HAASSMENT 

UNDER SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE (PREVENTION, 

PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT 2013.

“Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) to follow ‘Principles of Natural Justice’ while 

conducting the Inquiry.

Section 11 of the above act provides for the Inquiry into the complaint of aggrieved 

woman (Complainant) against Sexual Harassment at Workplace.

The Rules appended to the above act in Rule – 7 provide for the “Manner of Inquiry 

into Complaint”. Amongst other provisions of this Rule, at Rule 7(4), the Complaints 

Committee is directed to conduct the inquiry into the complaint in accordance with 

the “Principles of Natural Justice”. 

The Principles of Natural Justice, however, have not been defined in the Act of the 

appended Rules, the same therefore are described below, 

1. Audi alteram partem – Hear the other side/party or an opportunity for fair hearing 

must be given before passing any order.

2. Nemo judex in causa sua – one cannot be a judge in his own cause also known as 

the rule against bias.

The first principal says that a reasonable and fair opportunity MUST be given to the 

respondent to present his defence before the passing any order.

The right of the respondent to cross examine the complainant and her witnesses is 

also part of reasonable and fair opportunity besides the accused person’s own 

statement, statement of his witnesses and other material viz. Audio, visual, print 

or written.

If in an inquiry, the findings are given by the ICC without giving the opportunity of 

cross examination to the respondent, such findings shall be deemed to be violating 

the Principals of natural Justice and be therefore bad in Law. 

The above was held by the Division Bench of Delhi High Court in LPA no. 305 of 

2017, in Ashok Kumar Singh Vs- Delhi University. 

The appellant/respondent raised the issue before the Division Bench of Delhi High 

Court that  ICC gave the findings in the Inquiry without giving him the opportunity 

to cross examine the witnesses of the complainant rendering the findings to be 

violative of Principals of Natural Justice. 

      

The Court, After hearing the learned counsel for the parties gave the opinion that 

the respondent/appellant was entitled to a hearing and to cross-examine the 

witnesses produced by the Complainant before the ICC and directed ICC to conduct 

again a time bound Inquiry. 

The Court however, prescribed the following procedure for cross examination,

"Primarily, in a sexual harassment complaint, the committee (ICC) has to verify and 

analyse the capability of the aggrieved to depose before them fearlessly without any

 intimidation. If the Committee is of the view that the aggrieved is feeble and cannot 

withstand any cross examination, the Committee can adopt such other measures to 

ensure that the witnesses’ statement is contradicted or corrected by the delinquent 

in other manner. The fair opportunity, therefore, has to be understood in the context 

of atmosphere of free expression of grievance. If the Committee is of the view that 

the witness or complainant can freely depose without any fear, certainly, the 

delinquent can be permitted to have verbal cross examination of such witnesses. 

In cases, where the Committee is of the view that the complainant is not in a position 

to express freely, the Committee can adopt such other method permitting the 

delinquent to contradict and correct  by providing statements of witnesses to the 

delinquent and soliciting his objections to such statements."

In this case, the identity of the witnesses need not be revealed to the respondent/

appellant  and for this purpose the respondent/appellant would be entitled to submit 

the questionnaire to ICC which will be put to the witnesses for their answers in writing 

and the statements made by the witnesses without their names will be supplied to the
 respondent/appellant. This will ensure the anonymity of the witnesses as well as 

adherence to the “Principles of Natural Justice”.