(a) whether there is an increase in the cases of sexual harassment at workplace;
(b) if so, the number of cases reported during each of the last three years and the current year;
(c) whether the Government has introduced Bill for ‘Protection of Women Against Child Sexual Harassment
at Workplace;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the time by which it is likely to be implemented?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)
(a) & (b) : In the absence of a mechanism to collect data relating to cases of sexual harassment, it is difficult
to say whether there is an increase in the cases of sexual harassment at workplace or other-wise. However, as per
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, a total number of 46,583; 49684 and 52627 cases were registered under
Section 354 (Molestation) and Section 509 (eve-teasing) of IPC during 2006, 2007 and 2008 respectively. Using
molestation and eve-teasing as proxy indicators for sexual harassment which have registered an increase of about
13% between 2006 & 2008, it can be assumed that the cases of sexual harassment would also be on the rise.
(c) : No, Madam.
(d) & (e) : Does not arise.