BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 1 BNSS

Short title, extent and commencement

Procedure & effect

Is PoSH mandatory for every company?

Yes, as per the

PoSH Act, 2013

, all organisations with

10 or more employees

must establish an

Internal Committee (IC)

to handle workplace sexual harassment complaints.

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FAQ — Section 1 BNSS

Section 1 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) deals with “Short title, extent and commencement”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Is PoSH mandatory for every company? Yes, as per the PoSH Act, 2013 , all organisations with 10 or more employees must establish an Internal Committee (IC) to handle workplace sexual harassment complaints.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.