WORKPLACE HARASSMENT LAWS & DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AGAINST COMPLAINANTS BY THE EMPLOYER. A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF JUDGEMENT RENDERED BY HON'BLE SUPREME OF PAKISTAN IN NADIA NAZ VS PRESIDENT OF ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN, PRESIDENT HOUSE, ISLAMABAD & OTHERS

Abstract

This paper delves into the intricate dynamics of workplace harassment laws and the disciplinary actions faced by complainants from their employers. Through a critical analysis of the judgment handed down by the Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan in the case of Nadia Naz VS President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, President House, Islamabad & others, the study navigates through the legal landscape of addressing workplace harassment in Pakistan. The case serves as a focal point to scrutinize the efficacy of existing legal frameworks, highlighting both successes and shortcomings in the protection of victims and the accountability of perpetrators. By examining the nuances of the judgment and its implications, this paper aims to shed light on the challenges faced by victims, the role of corporations, overlapping jurisdiction between labor and harassment laws, and the reforms needed to foster a safer and more inclusive work environment.