Q. "Vishaka Guidelines", seen in the news sometimes, was associated with which issue?
Answer:
Sexual Harassment
Notes: ‘Vishaka Guidelines’ were passed by the Supreme Court of India, in Vishaka and others v State of Rajasthan case in 1997, regarding sexual harassment at workplace.
Recently, the first Workshop on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace was held under the aegis of Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice. Sexual harassment at workplace is the violation of the Fundamental Rights under Article 14, 21 of the Constitution.