Harassment Why an Indian court found a handshake could be harassment Ruling raises compliance bar, requiring a victim-sensitive approach and proactive training iStock.com/SeventyFour Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 30 January 2025 When assessing whether certain physical interactions amount to workplace harassment, a court in India has ruled it is the act rather than the intention that must be considered. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Harassment Hello, hello, HELLO! Contributing factors in employment law breaches Contracts India’s top court rules on formally responding to resignations Harassment Madras court lifts time limit on filing sexual abuse complaints Discrimination India’s Supreme Court releases guide to curb gender stereotyping