Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan was a landmark case in which the Supreme Court of India recognized international treaties as a source of law in the absence of domestic legislation. The Court laid down guidelines for prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace based on international conventions that India had ratified. This case established that international conventions and treaties which are not inconsistent with the fundamental rights and which further human rights should be read into existing laws in India.
Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan was a landmark case in which the Supreme Court of India recognized international treaties as a source of law in the absence of domestic legislation. The Court laid down guidelines for prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace based on international conventions that India had ratified. This case established that international conventions and treaties which are not inconsistent with the fundamental rights and which further human rights should be read into existing laws in India.
Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan was a landmark case in which the Supreme Court of India recognized international treaties as a source of law in the absence of domestic legislation. The Court laid down guidelines for prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace based on international conventions that India had ratified. This case established that international conventions and treaties which are not inconsistent with the fundamental rights and which further human rights should be read into existing laws in India.