Writ Petition (Criminal) · Supreme Court of India
Vishaka & Ors. v. State of Rajasthan & Ors.
| Citation | AIR 1997 SC 3011 |
|---|---|
| Date of judgment | 13 Aug 1997 |
| Petitioner / Appellant | Vishaka & Ors. |
| Respondent | State of Rajasthan & Ors. |
Holding
The Supreme Court laid down guidelines — the "Vishaka Guidelines" — requiring employers to prevent, prohibit and redress sexual harassment of women at the workplace, treating such harassment as a violation of the fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, 19 and 21, and directed that the guidelines apply until specific legislation was enacted.