The judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the Vishakha Case pertains to

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Q: 112 (CDS-I/2018)
The judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the Vishakha Case pertains to

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CDS-I

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The judgment of the Supreme Court of India in the Vishakha Case pertains to sexual harassment in the workplace.

Option 1: Sexual harassment in the workplace - This is the correct answer. The Vishakha Case is a landmark judgment that lays down guidelines to prevent and address sexual harassment at the workplace. It was issued in response to a complaint of sexual harassment by a group of social workers in Rajasthan. The judgment recognized sexual harassment as a violation of fundamental rights and established that employers have a duty to provide a safe and harassment-free work environment.

Option 2: Sati - Sati is a practice where a widow voluntarily or forcibly cremates herself on her husband`s funeral pyre. This does not relate to the Vishakha Case.

Option 3: Dowry death - Dowry death refers to the murder or suicide of a woman caused by dowry-related harassment or disputes. This does not relate to the Vishakha Case.

Option 4: Rape - Rape is a criminal offense that involves forced sexual intercourse without the consent of the victim. While rape is a serious issue in India, the Vishakha Case specifically focuses on sexual harassment in the workplace and does not directly relate to rape.

In conclusion, the Vishakha Case judgment is about sexual