Decency Is Not What You Think, Madras High Court on Unwelcome Behaviour | HCL Technologies Ltd. v. N. Parsarathy

POSH Judgements decode real court decisions under the POSH Act, 2013, highlighting what counts as harassment, how complaints are handled, and what fairness looks like helping everyone stay aware and contribute to a safer, more respectful workplace.In this powerful episode of POSH Judgements, we break down the 2025 Madras High Court ruling in HCL Technologies Ltd. v. N. Parsarathy, a landmark decision that redefines decency, consent, and unwelcome behaviour under the POSH Act. The Court held that a woman’s feelings matter more than an accused person’s intentions, witness statements, or even CCTV footage a crucial reminder of the survivor-centric nature of POSH inquiries.Metis POSH Consulting helps organisations build safe, respectful workplaces through clear policies, practical training, legal advisory, audits, and culture-building content in every major Indian language. From employee sessions to IC support to communication campaigns, we make POSH simple, human, and effective.For Sales and collaboration: [email protected] us:Instagram: instagram.com/metisposhLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/metisposhX: @metisposhYouTube: youtube.com/@metisposhRadio: posh.metisindia.com/poshradioPhone: +91-95355 66588Website: www.posh.metisindia.com