(MENAFN- Market Press Release) December 4, 2025 4:08 am - Vidhikarya launches a specialised online POSH legal support service to address corporate compliance gaps, guiding Internal Committees and management with timely, legally sound processes to reduce risk and promote safer workplaces.

Kolkata, WB - 03/12/2025 - Companies managing the multifaceted nature of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act of 2013 now have instant access to professional legal assistance specifically designed towards helping them manage compliance efforts during active complaints. Procedural errors, delays, or a lack of comprehension can derail internal inquiry processes, exposing organisations to serious risk when employees file a complaint.

This critical gap is now being addressed by Vidhikarya, a platform known for connecting users with expert legal counsel, which has rolled out a crucial new online consultation service dedicated to supporting corporate Internal Committees (ICs).

The reality is simple: the POSH Act requires all companies with ten or more employees to have an IC. But setting up the committee is just the starting line. Many companies, especially mid-market firms, often falter when a complex or sensitive complaint actually lands on the IC's desk.

"The POSH Act is not something you can just tick off your compliance list and forget about," said a Vidhikarya's lawyer. "When a complaint comes in, the IC needs to act fast and perfectly. Procedural errors can derail a case and expose the company to steep penalties and reputation damage. Our online service puts management and IC members face-to-face with expert sexual harassment lawyers who know the Act inside and out-and we do it instantly."

The 90-Day Clock is Ticking

The biggest challenge facing ICs is time. The Act imposes strict deadlines-inquiries must generally be completed within 90 days. Missing these deadlines or mishandling evidence are the primary reasons corporate POSH decisions are later overturned or challenged in court.

Vidhikarya's new platform is built to solve three immediate problems for corporate ICs:

Immediate Expertise: ICs can secure urgent consultations on complex issues like investigating harassment over digital channels or dealing with anonymous complaints. The goal is to ensure the company's response is legally sound from hour one.
Procedural Integrity: Lawyers guide ICs step-by-step on maintaining natural justice-a foundational legal principle. This means meticulously documenting the process, ensuring both parties have a fair hearing, and safeguarding the final report against future legal attacks.
External Member Access: The POSH Act requires an external member with legal knowledge on the IC. Vidhikarya drastically simplifies the process of finding and onboarding qualified external members to meet this mandatory requirement quickly and compliantly.

Protect Your Organisation's Reputation

A botched POSH investigation does more harm than just attracting fines; it poisons employee trust and shreds corporate reputation. By actively leveraging expert legal advice, businesses not only comply with the letter of the law but also demonstrate an undeniable commitment to their employees' safety and fairness.

"Ultimately, we are helping companies avoid liability by doing the right thing, the right way," the spokesperson added. "Access to top sexual harassment lawyers shouldn't be reserved for the corporate giants. We are making this critical expertise available to everyone who needs to get their POSH compliance absolutely right."

The online consultation service is now available to companies seeking urgent legal guidance on the Vidhikarya platform.

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About Vidhikarya: Vidhikarya is a pioneering online legal platform dedicated to simplifying access to legal services. It connects clients, including individuals and businesses, with verified, specialised lawyers across various domains, offering confidential, timely, and expert counsel on critical legal matters

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