In India, which High Court launched a dedicated portal for workplace sexual harassment complaints in July 2025 to empower women at work?

Explanation

The correct answer is (A) Delhi High Court Explanation: • In July 2025, the Delhi High Court launched a dedicated online portal to streamline the filing and tracking of workplace sexual harassment complaints. • The portal is designed to provide a secure and confidential environment for victims to report incidents, ensuring compliance with the POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) Act, 2013. • This initiative aims to reduce the barriers women face when reporting harassment within the legal fraternity and associated administrative offices. • The portal allows for digital monitoring of the progress of Internal Committee (IC) proceedings. • Chief Justice of the High Court emphasized that this move is a step toward making the workplace 'zero-tolerant' toward gender-based discrimination. Information Booster: • The POSH Act, 2013, mandates every organization with 10 or more employees to constitute an Internal Committee (IC). • The Delhi High Court has been a pioneer in digitizing judicial processes, including the implementation of e-filing and virtual hearings. Additional Knowledge: • Karnataka High Court (Option B): Known for progressive judgments on gender, but the specific portal launch in July 2025 was a Delhi HC initiative. • Calcutta High Court (Option C): Has taken steps for gender sensitization but did not debut this specific integrated portal in mid-2025. • Bombay High Court (Option D): One of the oldest courts in India; while it has digital initiatives, the POSH-specific portal for 2025 is attributed to Delhi.