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.
16th October 2026 | Issue No. 155
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars! In this section, we highlight an upcoming event you won't want to miss.
Get POSH Certified. Strengthen Your Inquiry Skills.
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Take your role as an Internal Committee (IC) member further with our POSH Certification Workshop. Build practical skills in handling complaints, assessing evidence, ensuring due process, and conducting inquiries with fairness, sensitivity, and confidence.
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Join us on 4 December to strengthen your expertise and grow professionally as a POSH IC member.
Growing Together: A Workshop for Understanding and Nurturing Neurodivergent Children
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Designed for parents, teachers and caregivers, this workshop explores neurodivergence, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyscalculia. Learn to recognise children’s unique needs, challenge common biases, and adopt practical, affirming approaches that nurture their strengths, confidence and autonomy at home and in school.
In the Spotlight!
Explore ways to build your knowledge and capacity with our team of in-house experts!
Feminism is often clouded by misconceptions that overshadow its core purpose: liberation and equity for all. Through #FeministFridays, we’ll unpack feminist ideas into clear, actionable insights, demystify common myths, and explore how we can collectively build safer, more inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.
Mental Health Day may have passed, but conversations around workplace wellbeing must continue. Our co-founder, Samriti Makkar Midha, recently led a session at ICCT India on psychological safety and respectful workplaces, exploring communication, boundaries, and trust.
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Want to build a psychologically safe workplace? Get in touch with us to bring this session to your team. Let’s create spaces where everyone feels safe to speak up, be heard, and be themselves.
This World Mental Health Day, meet the professionals behind Mental Health at Work: Samriti Makkar Midha, Rosanna Rodrigues, and Usri Basistha. We offer individual therapy for personal mental health concerns, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) for workplace mental health support, and training and capacity-building programmes to strengthen organisational wellbeing. Our approach is trauma-informed, queer-affirmative, and neurodiversity-affirming. Reach out for support at mentalhealthatwork.in. You deserve to be heard.
A POSH inquiry involves more than receiving a complaint. From statutory deadlines and evidence assessment to procedural fairness, confidentiality, and reporting, every stage matters. Read our step-by-step guide to understanding the inquiry timeline under the POSH Act, 2013, and strengthening your approach to fair and timely redressal.
Stay Current!
~ Spotlighting Landmark Judgments since passing of the Law!
I - LEGAL UPDATES
The Supreme Court set aside the conviction of Charming Rupon under Section 6 of the POCSO Act, holding that the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The victim and her cousin could not identify the appellant in court, while material inconsistencies, delayed FIR registration, non-examination of a crucial schoolteacher, and denial of effective cross-examination weakened the case. The Court found the alibi evidence insufficiently considered and ordered acquittal and immediate release, unless required in another case.
In suo motu proceedings concerning recent rape incidents in Delhi NCR, the Supreme Court directed stronger preventive policing and public-safety measures. It ordered enhanced beat patrolling, strict verification of public-transport drivers, better integration of vehicle-tracking systems with emergency response, and clearer SOS protocols. Delhi Police must report on Shishtachar Squads, complainant protection, confidentiality and specialised training. The Court stressed that existing safeguards must operate effectively on the ground and remain lawful and accountable. Compliance reports were directed, and proceedings continue.
II - Exploring Intersections
Internal Committee members support others through sensitive POSH processes, but who supports them? This World Mental Health Day, Equilibrio Advisory invites current and former IC members to share their experiences through our anonymous survey, helping us understand their mental health needs and support systems. Take the survey.
A child’s wellbeing goes beyond grades. Exam stress, bullying, and fear of failure can affect their mental health. This World Mental Health Day, let’s listen to children, take their concerns seriously, and build safe spaces where they feel heard, valued, and supported.
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Here's your weekly food for thought through a Fun Fact or Quiz.
Did you know that the introduction of cable television in rural India significantly shifted social norms regarding gender equality? In a landmark Harvard study, economists Robert Jensen and Emily Oster analyzed 180 villages between 2001 and 2003, tracking the impact of popular serials like “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi”. As women engaged with these narratives, where the female lead was educated and took all household decisions and even remarried after being widowed, their responses to surveys evolved rapidly; they became less tolerant of domestic violence, felt less pressure to prefer sons, and claimed greater autonomy in traveling to markets.
Researchers concluded that this phenomenon, known as social learning, allowed television to act as a catalyst for change. The shift was so profound that exposure to these shows had an impact comparable to five and a half years of additional schooling. By normalizing conversations between spouses, media became a tool for psychological empowerment, proving that accessible content can bridge systemic gaps and foster dignity within traditional settings.
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.
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How does choosing queer joy serve as a powerful form of systemic resistance?
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In a world that often targets LGBTQIA+ communities with stigma, exclusion and even violence, queer joy is a radical refusal to be defined by struggle. When individuals actively cultivate happiness, community, and authenticity, they dismantle the narrative that queer existence is inherently synonymous with tragedy. This joy acts as a vital survival strategy, building psychological safety and communal resilience against systemic inequities. By celebrating their lives and finding strength in shared identities, the community reclaims their autonomy and refuse to shrink for the comfort of others. Prioritizing joy is not an act of ignorance toward the challenges they face. Rather, it is a formidable tool for social justice, proving that the capacity for love and belonging remains unbreakable despite external efforts to silence marginalized queer and trans voices.
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