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Evidence in sexual harassment case does not amount to defamm

statement made before authorised officer is not defammation in case of s*xual harassment case

 
 The proceedings before the Complaints Committee constituted in terms of the judgment of the Supreme Court in Vishaka's case (supra) are expected to be held in camera given the sensitivity of the case in general and the right of privacy and dignity of both the complainant as well as the complained. The allegation of s*xual harassment is indeed a serious one which if proved can entail Crl. MC Nos.7834-35/2006, 8473/2006, 8474/2006 &7836-37/2006 Page 18 of 23 the loss of reputation and status for the person found guilty. However, even the knowledge of the pendency of such proceedings and the fact that a certain person is facing such a charge might itself tend to spoil the reputation of such person. Keeping in view this aspect a procedure has been devised, like in the instant case, where the committee constituted will preserve the confidentiality and right to privacy of both sides. These proceedings are usually in camera the same are not made known publicly. These are in the nature of quasi- judicial proceedings before tribunal acting


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