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.
7th August 2026 | Issue No. 145
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𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗛 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗲?
“𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗛𝗥 & 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 (𝗜𝗖) 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀”
Strengthen your understanding of POSH appeals. Learn what appellate authorities look for and how to make your inquiry process more legally robust and future-ready.
Understanding and Preventing Suicide Risk in Children.
A practical, evidence-informed session for parents, teachers, school counsellors, psychologists, and social workers to identify suicide risk early, respond with confidence, and create a circle of safety around every child.
In the Spotlight!
Explore ways to build your knowledge and capacity with our team of in-house experts!
The learning doesn’t have to stop.
Our POCSO e-modules are tailor-made to your schedule, your pace, and your professional context so you can gain knowledge whenever and wherever works for you.
Just expert-led learning, at your pace.
Creating a workplace that supports new mothers takes more than meeting legal requirements. Learn how your organization can foster an inclusive environment through our upcoming Maternity Benefits e-module, designed to help employers translate compliance into meaningful support for working parents.
Don’t just take our word for it- hear directly from participants of our Full-Day POCSO Certification Training Program 2026. Their experiences reflect the impact of meaningful child safety training. Join us to strengthen your POCSO knowledge and help build safer environments for every child.
Stay Current!
~ Spotlighting Landmark Judgments since passing of the Law!
I - LEGAL UPDATES
The Gujarat High Court held that challenges to recommendations of an Internal Complaints Committee under the POSH Act should ordinarily be pursued through the statutory appellate remedy under Section 18 of the Act before invoking writ jurisdiction. Reiterating the limited scope of judicial review over ICC proceedings, the Court declined to interfere in the absence of procedural illegality, perversity, mala fides or violation of natural justice.
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Karnataka Government constituted an all-women team of Law Officers to represent the State before the all-women Benches of the Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court. The initiative complements the Court’s historic all-women judicial sitting and reinforces institutional efforts to promote gender representation and leadership within the legal profession.
II - Exploring Intersections
A Supreme Court judgment has made student mental health an institutional responsibility not just a moral one. Explore what the guidelines mean for schools, colleges, and educational institutions, and how a strong mental health policy can help create safer, more supportive learning environments.
Engage with us!
Here's your weekly food for thought through a Fun Fact or Quiz.
Did you know that the recent acquittal of former WFI (Wrestling Federation of India) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has reignited critical conversations regarding accountability for gender-based harassment? Despite serious allegations of sexual misconduct from prominent athletes spanning several years, the legal outcome underscores the systemic challenges women continue to face when seeking justice against powerful figures in India. The public displays of support following the verdict highlight how deeply entrenched obstacles to accountability remain, often leaving survivors feeling marginalized.
While legal results can be disheartening, they do not diminish the bravery of those who spoke out or the necessity of the movement they started. For us, this serves as a somber reminder that we must remain steadfast in spotlighting workplace violence.
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 it time we break the silence surrounding female alopecia?
Answer:
Often misidentified as a condition exclusive to men, female alopecia is a medical reality involving significant, sometimes rapid, hair loss. For many women, this experience is shrouded in stigma, largely driven by rigid societal beauty standards that equate femininity with luscious locks of hair. This makes the condition feel like a deeply guarded taboo rather than a common health concern.
The film Gone Kesh captures this internal and external struggle through the story of Enakshi, an aspiring dancer whose life is reshaped by hair loss. Her journey highlights how alopecia impacts self-image and mental well-being, ultimately championing resilience over shame.
Normalizing conversations about female alopecia is essential to dismantle these harmful beauty norms. By moving past the “one-size-fits-all” definition of beauty, we create space for acceptance, ensuring that women feel empowered to pursue their dreams without the burden of invisibility or judgment.
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