Which of the following acts/behaviour shall amount to 'sexual harassment' as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013?
1. Verbal remarks of sexual nature
2. Non-verbal conduct of sexual nature
3. Physical conduct of sexual nature
Select the answer using the codes given below:
A.1 and 2 only
B.2 and 3 only
C.1, 2 and 3✓ Correct
D.3 only
Explanation
Under Section 2(n) of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, 'sexual harassment' includes any one or more of the following unwelcome acts or behaviour: physical contact and advances; demand or request for sexual favours; sexually coloured remarks; showing pornography; and any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature. Hence all three — verbal remarks, non-verbal conduct, and physical conduct of sexual nature — amount to sexual harassment.
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