Madhya Pradesh High Court, in Kali Charna Sabat vs. Union of India, W.P. No. 10021 of 2024, emphasized the necessity of adherence to procedural fairness in inquiries under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. The case involved allegations of procedural lapses, including the Internal Complaints Committee’s failure to cross-examine witnesses and allow evidence presentation. These lapses, the Court noted, violated principles of natural justice. Referring to Medha Kotwal Lele v. Union of India, (2013) 1 SCC 297, the Court underscored that compliance with procedural safeguards is essential for maintaining the integrity of inquiries, rendering the termination and suspension orders invalid.
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