BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 14 BNSS

Executive Magistrates

Procedure & effect

Can an employer be held personally liable for sexual harassment committed by an employee?

No, unless the employer is

directly involved or fails to act despite awareness of the complaint

, the individual employee is primarily held accountable.

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FAQ — Section 14 BNSS

Section 14 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) deals with “Executive Magistrates”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Can an employer be held personally liable for sexual harassment committed by an employee? No, unless the employer is directly involved or fails to act despite awareness of the complaint , the individual employee is primarily held accountable.

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.