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What do you mean by aggrieved woman under the POSH Act?

Section 2(a) of the POSH Act defines aggrieved woman as under:

  • In relation to a workplace, a woman, of any age, whether employed or not, who alleges to have been subjected to any act of sexual harassment by the Respondent;
  • In relation to a dwelling place or house, a woman of any age who is employed in such a dwelling place or house.