Harassment laws every Pakistani woman should be aware of - a thread

1. Section 150, Pakistan Penal Code 1860: If a drunk person appears in a public place, causing annoyance to any person, he can be punished with imprisonment, a fine, or both

2. Section 509, Pakistan Penal Code 1860: If a person labels any woman, utters any disrespectful or is offensive by their gesture, he’s liable to the punishment of three years or fine or both

3. Section 366A, Pakistan Penal Code 1860: If a girl under the age of 18 is forced to perform sexual intercourse, the offender is liable to a punishment of 10 years and a fine

4. Section 509, Pakistan Penal Code 1860: If a person demands sexual favours and uses verbal or non verbal form of communication, causing any kind of annoyance, the person is liable to a punishment of three years or fine or both

5. Section 509, Pakistan Penal Code 1860: If a person makes a false accusation of fornication against any woman, he is liable to five years in prison with a fine

6. Section 354A, Pakistan Penal Code 1860: If a person assaults a woman using criminal force, stripping off her clothes and exposing her to public view, he is liable to be punished with death or imprisonment for life along with a fine

7. Section 294, Pakistan Penal Code 1860: If a person uses any indecent or vulgar language in a public space with an intention to offend, he is liable to the punishment of three years along with a fine

8. According to section 3 of Protection Against Harrasment of Women at Workplace Act 2010, each organisation has to constitute an enquiry committee to enquire into complaints made regarding workplace harassment. 1/3 members should be a woman

9. According to section 2(H) of Protection Against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2010, anyone making unwelcoming sexual advances, requesting sexual favours or his verbal or physical conduct (falls in the category) causes interference with work performance or create an 1/2

Intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment for fellow co-workers, can be liable to minor or major penalties

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