22nd August 2025 | Issue No. 95

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.

22nd August 2025 | Issue No. 95

Upcoming Events

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

“Safe Spaces at Work” is a live panel discussion uniting mental health experts and workplace leaders to embed suicide prevention into workplace culture. Through cross-sector dialogue, it promotes moving beyond awareness to building lasting systems of care, safety, and connection in response to rising mental health challenges. Join us on 6th Sept, 2025 from 11 am on LinkedIn, to listen to this enlightening conversation.
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In the Spotlight!

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

Allyship goes beyond Pride Months — it’s a year-round commitment. 🌈♿️ True inclusion means creating safe, accessible, and affirming spaces every day. How are you continuing your allyship journey? Share your steps, big or small!
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Your responses—concern, hope, and a need for understanding—show how deeply suicide prevention matters. Even for mental health professionals and HR teams, these conversations are challenging yet vital. Join our live panel as experts explore key aspects of suicide prevention. DM us your questions and be part of the dialogue.
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Check out our recommendation for Friendship month. For #glimmeroftheweek Inclusion at Work, spotlighted the heart-warming series, Grace and Frankie. Female friendships are not as widely represented in pop culture as bromances. Even less so, the deep bond between older women. This series, breaks the clutter and how!
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Stay Current!

~ Spotlighting Landmark Judgments since passing of the Law!

I - LEGAL UPDATES

The Calcutta High Court ruled that mere harassment or abuse at the workplace does not constitute outraging a woman’s modesty under Section 509 IPC unless essential ingredients like intent and gestures are proven. Since no specific acts insulting modesty were established, the court quashed the criminal proceedings.
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted pre-arrest bail to an industrialist accused under Sections 221, 224, 351(2), and 78 of BNS, 2023. It held that merely taking photographs without repeated contact does not amount to stalking under Section 78. Custodial interrogation was deemed unnecessary; investigation may continue independently.
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The Karnataka High Court held that the POCSO Act is gender neutral and applies equally to men and women. Dismissing a woman’s plea to quash an FIR for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy, the Court ruled delay in filing cannot negate charges and rejected stereotypes of passive female participation
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II - Exploring Intersections

In this article, we give you an inside look at how the JJ Act, 2015 safeguards children in need of care as well as those in conflict with the law. From Juvenile Justice Boards to Child Welfare Committees, discover how the Act ensures protection, rehabilitation, and accountability.
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Psychological safety is key to inclusive workplaces. After exploring the basics of psychological safety and the role of leadership in instilling it, we now examine how it supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategies—especially for marginalised groups. To delve deeper into the need for it, stay tuned for our CPD-accredited DEIB Certification course, happening this September.
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Engage with us!

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

Did you know that the famous actor Anthony Hopkins, renowned for iconic roles like Hannibal Lecter, was diagnosed with autism in his 70s?

Throughout his life, he experienced traits such as deep focus, challenges with social cues, obsessive thinking, and a strong need for routine. After his diagnosis, these traits finally made sense to him. Hopkins has publicly shared how autism shaped his creative process, allowing him to deeply connect with complex characters and view the world uniquely—calling it a “great gift.” Late-diagnosed autistic individuals often face barriers due to inaccessible systems. Raising awareness and destigmatizing autism is essential to create more inclusive environments for everyone.

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: How have India’s laws on attempted suicide evolved from IPC to the Mental Healthcare Act to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and what are the relevant sections?
 
Answer: Earlier, Section 309 of the IPC criminalized attempted suicide, punishable with imprisonment or fine. The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (Section 115) decriminalized it, presuming severe stress and mandating care unless proven otherwise. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Section 226), attempt to suicide is punishable only when made to obstruct justice or influence a public servant. Thus, India shifted from punishment to a mental health–centric, compassionate approach, limiting criminality to cases of misuse. This evolution reflects progressive efforts to reduce stigma around mental health.

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