10th July 2026 | Issue No. 141

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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.

10th July 2026 | Issue No. 141

Illustration highlighting October as Mental Health Awareness Month in the workplace, featuring calming elements like plants and symbols of well-being, promoting stress management and emotional support among employees.

Upcoming Events

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

POSH Appeals Workshop
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗲?
 
When a POSH inquiry reaches the appellate stage, what do Courts actually scrutinise? What makes an Internal Committee’s findings stand up to judicial review, and where do organisations often fall short?
 
Join us on 18th July for an insightful working session with Sana Hakim (She/Her), Co-Founding Partner at Equilibrio Advisory LLP and find out.
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Strengthen your understanding of child protection with our Full-Day POCSO Certification Training Program. Designed for teachers, school leaders, social workers, HR professionals, parents, and mental health practitioners, this comprehensive certification equips participants with the legal knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to recognise, prevent, and respond to child safety concerns while fostering safer environments for every child.
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Full Day POCSO Certification Training Program 26th July 2026
Friendships gone wrong POSH Inquiries 10th july 2026
This month’s exclusive POSHequili IC Spotlight explores “Friendships Gone Wrong: POSH Inquiries.” Join Adv. Bhumika Jain and Sakshi Deshpande as they discuss blurred workplace boundaries, friendship fallout leading to POSH complaints, challenges for Internal Committees, and why establishing healthy professional boundaries is essential for creating safer, more respectful workplaces.
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In the Spotlight!

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

We were delighted to facilitate an allyship workshop for an external organisation, focused on building inclusive practices for queer and trans individuals. The encouraging feedback received by our associate, Usri Basistha, reinforces our commitment to fostering workplaces where inclusion is embedded in everyday actions and everyone feels they truly belong.
 
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The goal of trauma therapy isnt to forget what happened 10th july 2026
Trauma therapy isn’t about forgetting the past: it’s about helping your nervous system feel safe in the present. If you’re living with hypervigilance, flashbacks, emotional numbness, or constant exhaustion, support can help. Our trauma-informed therapists at Mental Health at Work offer confidential therapy through private sessions and EAPs.
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Recent allegations at a workplace crèche highlight the importance of treating child safeguarding as an ongoing governance responsibility. At Child Safety at Work, Equilibrio Advisory LLP supports organisations through safeguarding audits, policy development, risk assessments, vendor due diligence, training, and advisory services to help create safer environments for every child.
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ecent allegations of abuse at a workplace daycare facility have renewed 10th july 2026
we deeply honour the activists who laid the groundwork for the global disability rights movement 10th july 2026
This Disability Pride Month, we celebrate disability rights advocate Vinayana Khurana. Living with cerebral palsy, she has broken barriers as a poet, activist, life coach, content creator, and educator. Through her work, Vinayana champions accessibility, challenges disability stigma, and inspires a more inclusive society for all.
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Stay Current!

~ Spotlighting Landmark Judgments since passing of the Law!

I - LEGAL UPDATES

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The Nashik Sessions Court refused regular bail to an accused charged with offences involving an alleged false promise of marriage, caste-based atrocities, sexual exploitation, and attempts to coerce the complainant into religious conversion. Holding that the allegations were grave and supported by prima facie material, the Court found a significant risk of witness intimidation and evidence tampering, warranting continued custody until the evidence of material witnesses is recorded.

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Nashik Sessions Court Refuses Bail in Alleged False Promise of Marriage Religious Conversion and Caste Atrocity Case
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Madras High Court Upholds Conviction in Sexual Assault of Three Minor Girls Examines Death Penalty Principles
The Madras High Court upheld the conviction of an accused for repeatedly subjecting three minor girls to aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO Act, reaffirming that credible testimony of child victims can independently sustain a conviction. The Court also reiterated that delayed disclosure, minor inconsistencies, or the absence of significant medical injuries do not undermine an otherwise reliable prosecution case, while examining the principles governing the imposition of the death penalty.
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The Madras High Court held that following the amendment to Fundamental Rule 101(A), women government servants in Tamil Nadu having more than two surviving children are entitled only to twelve weeks’ paid maternity leave for a third child. The Court ruled that statutory amendments implementing binding Supreme Court precedent prevail over earlier High Court decisions and must be uniformly applied by all authorities.

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Madras High Court Clarifies Maternity Leave Entitlement for Government Employees Having a Third Child

II - Exploring Intersections

Understanding The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities RPWD Act 2016 – Key Provisions
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 marked a shift from a welfare-based to a rights-based approach to disability. Explore its key provisions, recognised rights, reservations, accessibility mandates, and the responsibilities of employers and institutions in building truly inclusive and equitable environments.
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Workplace crèches are more than an employee benefit they are a critical child safeguarding responsibility. This article outlines employers’ legal obligations, key compliance requirements, and practical measures to strengthen governance, minimise risks, and create safe, nurturing environments for every child in workplace childcare facilities.

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The Bengaluru Daycare Incident Legal Implications and a Compliance Roadmap for Employers

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

Did you know that Delhi has recently opened its first all-women police station in Subzi Mandi? This significant initiative marks a crucial step in addressing the challenges women and children often face when reporting violence. While laws provide a framework, true safety extends beyond policy to ensuring individuals feel believed, heard, protected, and can approach law enforcement without fear.
 
This new station, staffed entirely by women and focusing on sensitive crimes like domestic violence and sexual assault, aims to create a more gender-sensitive policing system. This all-women police station is designed to be a model for improved handling of crimes against women, fostering an environment where they can come forward more confidently. They will also hold awareness campaigns and outreach efforts regarding issues faced by women in the surrounding region. This move signifies a commitment to making safety a tangible reality, not just a legal statute.
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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:
Why is Mae Martin’s series “Feel Good” a good place to explore themes of addiction?
 
Answer:
It is Alcohol Awareness Week, and conversations around addiction can often become mired with stigma and shame. This is why, the series “Feel Good” feels like such a refreshingly honest take on addiction.
 
The British comedy-drama, created by Martin and Joe Hampson, is a semi-autobiographical love story following Mae’s relationship with George, a repressed, middle-class English woman. But underneath the romance and the laughs lies something far more “layered” a candid look at addiction, gender identity, and the messy work of accepting yourself. Drawing directly from Martin’s own life, the show doesn’t sanitize recovery or turn it into a redemption arc. Instead, it captures how addiction quietly affects relationships, trust, and self-image, without ever losing its warmth or wit.
 
It’s proof that stories about addiction don’t need to be heavy-handed to be honest just human, funny, and unafraid to sit with discomfort. That’s what makes it worth watching this weekend: it treats a nuanced, often stigmatized subject with empathy rather than judgement.
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