Sir,
Misbehaving towards a woman employee leads "Sexual harassment" in an Establishment and if this act is proved, is a punishable office. As stated in some comments, even though this act is not included in your Code of Conduct or Certified Standing Orders, NO management can support an employee who has involved in sexual harassment if proved; because this condition is specifically included as per Supreme Court Decision. As such:-
a. Show cause Notice should be issued by a person who has the locus standi to issue, asking for explanation.
b. If the explanation is not satisfactory, a proper domestic enquiry has to be conducted as per the complaint from the woman concerned.
c. If the charge is proved a second show cause notice also should be served and if that reply from accused is again founds unacceptable to the management, suitable action can be taken against to the accused as per rules permit.
Since the management adopted a procedure which is against the Principles of Natural Justice, this matter has to be referred for Conciliation before the appropriate authority immediately.
Jagdish.K
Kochi
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