SHRC issues notice to CS

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Feb 9: Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission Justice Bilal Nazki while making a hearing in a case titled Vishaka and others versus State of Rajasthan and others has issued notice to the Chief Secretary of the State to inform the Commission whether the judgement of the Supreme Court titled Vishaka and others versus State of Rajasthan and others has been implemented in the State of Jammu and Kashmir or not.
The case titled R H Bansal, Chairman International Human Rights (SHRC112/2015) regarding sexual harassment of a lady employee at work place was listed today before Justice Bilal Nazki, Chairperson of the State Human Rights Commission Srinagar. During the course of enquiry, it was revealed that no law has been framed by the State Government in the light of Supreme Court Judgement titled Vishaka and others versus State of Rajasthan and others. Even in the absence of law by the State Legislature, the Government and its departments are bound to follow directions of the Supreme Court. The Commission issued notice to the Chief Secretary of the State, who shall inform the Commission whether the judgement referred to above has been implemented in the State. The case has been listed for April 11, 2017.

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