2026 LLR WEB 1019 (KARNATAKA HIGH COURT)
Where a complainant fails to seek consequential relief against a non-implementing employer at the appropriate stage, and the alleged harasser has long since left service with all dues settled, directing action against him at a belated stage would be an exercise in futility.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE - POSH Act - Implementation of Appellate Authority's order - Consequential relief - Exercise in futility - Writ of mandamus - Sections 12(1), 13(3), 18, 26(1)(c), 27(1), Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 - Rules 8, 9, Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Rules, 2013 - Section 4, Karnataka High Court Act, 1961 - The appellant, alleging sexual harassment by the third respondent while working with the second respondent-employer... subscribe to read more..