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Vishaka and Ors. v. State of Rajasthan and Ors.

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Reported as [1997] SUPP. 3 S.C.R. 404
Bench J.s.verma CJI, Sujata.v. Manohar and B.n.-kirpal JJ.
Decided 13 August 1997

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Constitution of India-Articles 14, 15, 19 and 21-Fundamental Rights-Working women-Gender equality-Sexual harassment of working women in work places-Held, such incidents result in violation of 'gender equality' as also Right to /if e and liberty and the right to practice profession or to carry out occupation, trade or business. Arlie/es 51 ( c ), 253--f'ower of Parliament to enact laws-Absence of domestic law occupying the field-Value and significance of the International Convention and norms-Held, the International Convention and norms are of great significance and Parliament has the power to

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