Sexual Harassment and Sexual Offences by S. L. Mukherjee is a detailed and practical examination of laws governing sexual crimes and harassment in India. The book comprehensively covers offences such as rape, abduction, kidnapping, and sexual harassment, with focused discussions on investigation procedures, evidentiary aspects, medico-legal examinations, and judicial interpretation. It also includes a thorough analysis of The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 and its Rules, making it an essential resource for understanding both substantive and procedural aspects of sexual offences.
Key Features:
- Exhaustive coverage of sexual offences under Indian law, including rape, abduction, and harassment.
- Analytical treatment of important judicial decisions relating to false implication, consent, and corroboration.
- Discussion on investigation techniques and the role of medical and circumstantial evidence in sexual offence trials.
- In-depth explanation of workplace sexual harassment law - the 2013 Act and corresponding Rules.
- Practical insights into issues such as false promises of marriage, minor victims, and evidentiary challenges.
- Addresses employer obligations and preventive mechanisms under workplace harassment laws.
- Useful for understanding how courts assess credibility, consent, and the burden of proof in sexual offence cases.
This book is ideal for law students, practicing advocates, judicial officers, police officials, HR professionals, and researchers interested in criminal law, women's rights, and workplace ethics.