In force · As amended up to 2026-08
2. Definitions .—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, —
(a) "aggrieved woman" means—
(i) in relation to a workplace, a woman, of any age whether employed or not, who alleges to have been subjected to any act of sexual harassment by the respondent;
( ii) in relation to dwelling place or house, a woman of any age who is employed in such a dwelling place or house;
(b) "appropriate Government" means—
(i) in relation to a workplace which is established, owned, controlled or wholly or substantially financed by funds provided directly or indirectly—
(A) by the Central Government or the Union territory administration, the Central Government;
(B) by the State Government, the State Government;
Source: India Code