26th September 2025 | Issue No. 100

The Equilibrio Gazette

A brief buletin for building safe workspaces!

This weekly newsletter is your gateway to staying current on relevant laws (like POSH, POCSO, Transgender Persons Act, etc.) and the psychosocial intersections that impact the workplace.

26th September 2025 | Issue No. 100

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars! In this section, we highlight an upcoming event you won't want to miss.

🌟 Become a Certified POSH Expert! 🌟

Join Equilibrio Advisory LLP’s 2-day Virtual POSH Certification Workshop on 8–9 Oct 2025. Gain legal and psychosocial expertise from industry experts Samriti Makkar Midha & Prerana Saraf through live, interactive sessions. Ideal for IC members, aspiring ICs, legal & mental health professionals.
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This World Mental Health Day 2025, join Mental Health at Work, a vertical of Equilibrio Advisory LLP, for an hour long interactive session on the Mental Health Care Act, 2017 and its workplace implications. Speakers Vamsi Mohana & Rosanna Rodrigues will share insights on key legal components, policy alignment, and practical strategies to build inclusive, supportive, and psychologically safe workplaces. 💡
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Full-Day POCSO Certification Training Program.

Join us, on 15th November, and avail the plethora of legal & psychological expertise to recognize, prevent and address child sexual abuse. Not only will you strengthen your skills, but you’ll also enhance your professional credibility with a certification.
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In the Spotlight!

Explore ways to build your knowledge and capacity with our team of in-house experts!

Big News! 🎉 On our 100th edition of the Equilibrio Advisory Weekly Gazette, we’re going a step further— 📲 Launching our official WhatsApp Channel! Get expert updates, insights, and resources on workplace compliance, DEIB, POSH, POCSO, employee wellbeing, and more—now delivered straight to you.

✨ And now, with WhatsApp, we’re making it an even more accessible option—easy to follow, easy to share, and right where you are.
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In our milestone 100th edition, we celebrate the powerful feedback from one of our participants on our recent POSHequili session. At Equilibrio Advisory LLP, we see POSH compliance as a cultural pillar. Kudos to our legal experts Vamsi Mohana and Aiswarya K. for translating law into actionable insights. Together, we’re shaping safer, inclusive workplaces.
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We recently hosted two impactful workshops—one on POSH Compliance, emphasizing employer duties under the POSH Act, and another on the SHE Box platform, featuring a live demo and legal insights. These sessions reflect our ongoing commitment to fostering safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces across organizations.
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We observed Bisexual Visibility Day on 23rd September. We at Inclusion at Work celebrated the vibrant bi community and spotlighted biphobia and bi-erasure—issues that fuel stigma and mental health challenges. Visibility fosters inclusion. Let’s continue to challenge stereotypes, affirm identities, and build safe spaces where bisexual people feel seen, respected, and supported. 💜💙💗
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In our #GlimmerOfTheWeek we spotlighted the global fashion brand, Primark. They have introduced a seated mannequin, Sophie, to represent wheelchair users. Inclusion at Work lauds this step towards inclusion and recognizes such moments of visibility for marginalized communities is made possible through steady diversity and inclusion work.
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Stay Current!

~ Spotlighting Landmark Judgments since passing of the Law!

I - LEGAL UPDATES

The Delhi High Court held that addressing a woman as “r***i” amounts to outraging her modesty under Section 509 IPC, as it imputes unchastity and attacks sexual dignity. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma ruled the term is not casual abuse but a degrading slur warranting trial for insulting a woman’s modesty.
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The Supreme Court dismissed a plea to recall an 11-year-old rape survivor for cross-examination, stressing that under POCSO, child safety and dignity are paramount. It warned against re-traumatizing survivors or using procedural tactics to dilute justice, upholding conviction and awarding ₹10.5 lakh compensation to affirm constitutional protection of children.
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The Delhi High Court held that all recognized schools, including private unaided ones, must provide “reasonable accommodation” under Section 16 of the RPwD Act, 2016. Upholding a single judge’s order, it directed readmission of a child with mild autism, emphasizing inclusive education and mandatory pedagogical measures for learning disabilities.
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II - Exploring Intersections

Given the importance of allyship in diversity and inclusion work, we look back at this article. It explores the nuances and complexities that can often come up in the path of an ally who’s looking to educate others and challenge harmful stereotypes. Read this insightful article to gain a perspective on how to steadily walk the path of allyship, whilst also navigating its challenges.
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Engage with us!

Here's your weekly food for thought through a Fun Fact or Quiz.

Did you know? The Self-Respect Movement, launched by social reformer E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar) in 1925, is celebrating 100 years of challenging caste hierarchies, gender inequality, and oppressive social norms in Tamil Nadu. Periyar famously said, “We are fit to think of ‘self-respect’ only when the notion of ‘superior’ and ‘inferior’ caste is banished from our land.” Over these 100 years, the movement has empowered marginalized communities and continues to inspire social justice, equality, and inclusive thinking today.

Have a burning question about POSH? Maybe Mental Health at Work, Child safety or DEI&B strategies? Drop us an email with your query and we would love to answer it, in all seriousness.

Curious Cat:
What are the benefits of staying aware about issues related to human rights?

Answer:
Staying aware of human rights issues empowers individuals and communities to:

– Advocate effectively for justice, equality, and dignity for all.
– Recognize and challenge injustices and discrimination in society.
– Promote inclusivity by understanding diverse experiences and needs, including disability rights and LGBTQIA+ advocacy.
– Support systemic change by holding institutions accountable and influencing policy.
– Foster empathy and solidarity across different communities, strengthening social cohesion.
– Protect vulnerable populations from abuse, neglect, and marginalization.
Therefore, awareness is the first step toward meaningful action and building a more equitable world.

And to get your weekly update on the legal and psychosocial aspects of human rights and diversity stay tuned to The Equilibrio Gazette.

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