BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 20 BNSS

Directorate of Prosecution

Procedure & effect

Can an employee be transferred or retaliated against for filing a complaint under the PoSH Act?

No,

retaliation is prohibited

. Victims should be safeguarded from

unfair transfers, demotions, or terminations

after filing a complaint.

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FAQ — Section 20 BNSS

Section 20 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) deals with “Directorate of Prosecution”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Can an employee be transferred or retaliated against for filing a complaint under the PoSH Act? No, retaliation is prohibited . Victims should be safeguarded from unfair transfers, demotions, or terminations after filing a complaint.

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.