Can a Sexual Harassment Complaint Be Withdrawn After Filing? Let's Discuss the Implications

Sexual Harassment at Workplace Complaint Once Lodged/Submitted - Withdrawal Request Permissible or Not

"What if" the aggrieved woman-employee-complainant submits her sexual harassment at workplace complaints/allegations through email, but at a later date, requests in writing that she wants to withdraw her said SH complaints and does not want to pursue her SH complaint?

Our standpoint is that in no circumstance should the Internal Committee of the concerned establishment, to whom the said SH complaint is submitted, "allow" or "permit" such requests for withdrawal of the SH complaint. They should proceed with the prescribed action steps stated under Sections 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of the SHWW (P, P & R) Act 2013 and the SHWW (P, P & R) Rules 2013.

Observations from readers are welcome.

Kritarth Team of Spl Educators PoSH Programs & Serving Member (External) 9.3.2019

If it really has happened, then it should not be withdrawn but acted on immediately.

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