BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 2 BNSS

Definitions

Procedure & effect

Can men file cases under the PoSH Act?

No, the PoSH Act

only protects women

from sexual harassment in the workplace. However, men can seek legal remedies under other labour and criminal laws.

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FAQ — Section 2 BNSS

Section 2 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) deals with “Definitions”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Can men file cases under the PoSH Act? No, the PoSH Act only protects women from sexual harassment in the workplace. However, men can seek legal remedies under other labour and criminal laws.

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.