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Maharashtra cracks down on POSH compliance after Nashik TCS case with hefty penalties

India
Published on 8 May 2026
Maharashtra cracks down on POSH compliance after Nashik TCS case with hefty penalties

She-Box registration and committees become mandatory now

Maharashtra has ordered strict implementation of the POSH Act following a serious incident at a Nashik TCS unit. Establishments with 10 or more employees must set up Internal Complaints Committees and register on the She-Box portal. Failure to comply can trigger penalties up to Rs 50,000 and even cancellation of licenses, tightening enforcement across workplaces.

  • Maharashtra mandates POSH Act compliance with Internal Complaints Committees
  • Companies with 10 or more employees must register on She-Box
  • Directive comes after a Nashik TCS case involving serious allegations
  • Non-compliance may lead to fines up to Rs 50,000 and license cancellation
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