BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 16 BNSS

Local Jurisdiction of Executive

Procedure & effect

Does the PoSH Act cover incidents of sexual harassment outside the workplace?

Yes, if the harassment occurs

in work-related settings

like

conferences, off-site events, client locations, or virtual workspaces

, the Act applies.

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FAQ — Section 16 BNSS

Section 16 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) deals with “Local Jurisdiction of Executive”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Does the PoSH Act cover incidents of sexual harassment outside the workplace? Yes, if the harassment occurs in work-related settings like conferences, off-site events, client locations, or virtual workspaces , the Act applies.

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.