Compliant on paper isn't the same as compliant in an inquiry
In 2026, courts and regulators judge organizations on whether their POSH framework actually holds up, not on whether a policy exists. Run this audit-ready checklist to find the gaps before a complaint does.
What changed
POSH stopped being an HR formality in 2026
The statute hasn't changed much, but enforcement has. Failures are now treated as governance failures,
with consequences that reach the boardroom.
₹50,000
First-offence fine, doubled for repeat breaches, with possible cancellation of business licence
90 days
Inquiries must be completed within 90 days, with action taken within 60 days. Delays are now treated as governance failures
Where do you actually stand?
Checks that mirror what an enforcement audit looks for. The first 2 are the ones almost everyone has covered.
It's the next checks that decide whether your framework holds.
Built for an audit
Each check maps to what enforcement drives and courts actually examine, not a generic policy template.
Current to 2026
Reflects the latest shifts: Board-level disclosure, digital workplace scope, and stricter IC scrutiny.
From POSH specialists
Drawn from the team that handles policy creation, external committee members, training and annual filing.