Before the POSH Act, there was Bhanwari Devi: The woman who was raped for trying to stop a child marriage but her fight gave millions of Indian women a safer workplace
Bhanwari Devi's personal tragedy became a catalyst for change in India. Her refusal to remain silent after a brutal assault sparked a national movement. This fight ultimately led to the establishment of India's workplace sexual harassment law. The Supreme Court's Vishaka judgment laid the groundwork for current legal protections. Today, millions of women benefit from the courage of this ordinary rural volunteer.
Bhanwari Devi's personal tragedy became a catalyst for change in India. Her refusal to remain silent after a brutal assault sparked a national movement. This fight ultimately led to the establishment of India's workplace sexual harassment law. The Supreme Court's Vishaka judgment laid the groundwork for current legal protections. Today, millions of women benefit from the courage of this ordinary rural volunteer.
