Medha Kotwal Lele & Ors vs U.O.I. & Ors

The Supreme Court reiterated the importance of the Vishaka guidelines for preventing sexual harassment at workplaces, emphasizing that despite their establishment under Article 141 of the Constitution of India, compliance remains inadequate 15 years later. The Court highlighted the ongoing struggle of women to secure their rights in the absence of statutory law, as the Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Work Place Bill, 2010 remains pending. The Court underscored the duty of employers to prevent sexual harassment and ensure a safe work environment, holding that failure to comply with these guidelines constitutes a violation of women's rights.