Consequences -- Can be catastrophic

Consequences for committing Harassment

 

Consequences of committing sexual harassment would vary from liability to pay monetary compensation to imprisonment upto life depending on the gravity of the offence. committing harassment would attract the provisions of the indian penal code and accordingly, punishments would vary depending on the damage caused to the society and the victim. the organisation within whose ambit the harassment takes place might suffer liability to pay compensation to the victim and in severe cases, the organisation may have to suffer cancellation of its license or other accreditions as the case may be.

 

Consequences for the victim.

  • Low self esteem
  • Depression
  • Fear 
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Attacks

Consequences for the harasser.

  • Termination
  • Penalty