Calcutta HC Rules Calling Women ‘Baby’ and ‘Sweety’ Not Always Sexual Harassment
The Calcutta High Court ruled that using terms like “baby” and “sweety” doesn’t always amount to sexual harassment and warned against reverse bias in sensitive cases.
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Calcutta HC: Using Terms Like ‘Sweety’ and ‘Baby’ Not Always Sexual Harassment
The Calcutta High Court ruled that terms like ‘baby’ and ‘sweety’ are not always sexual harassment. The court also emphasized the need to avoid reverse bias against male accused in harassment cases. Read more about this significant ruling and its implications.
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