I’m a 20-year-old woman. A senior colleague at work convinced me to go to his place one night, promising to show me the city’s nightlife. He’s respected at work, so I trusted him. He pressured me emotionally, and things took a different turn once I got there. I felt safe when he hugged me, but his actions went too far. I stopped him, but he insulted me. I tried to distance myself, but he kept coming back until I forgave him. Now he avoids me. I feel used and hurt. Is there any legal action I can take to protect other women from this? I was able to stop him, but the emotional trauma has been hard, especially as someone with Borderline Personality Disorder. I need guidance.

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Law Forum › Category: Civil › I’m a 20-year-old woman. A senior colleague at work convinced me to go to his place one night, promising to show me the city’s nightlife. He’s respected at work, so I trusted him. He pressured me emotionally, and things took a different turn once I got there. I felt safe when he hugged me, but his actions went too far. I stopped him, but he insulted me. I tried to distance myself, but he kept coming back until I forgave him. Now he avoids me. I feel used and hurt. Is there any legal action I can take to protect other women from this? I was able to stop him, but the emotional trauma has been hard, especially as someone with Borderline Personality Disorder. I need guidance.
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I’m a 20-year-old woman. A senior colleague at work convinced me to go to his place one night, promising to show me the city’s nightlife. He’s respected at work, so I trusted him. He pressured me emotionally, and things took a different turn once I got there. I felt safe when he hugged me, but his actions went too far. I stopped him, but he insulted me. I tried to distance myself, but he kept coming back until I forgave him. Now he avoids me. I feel used and hurt. Is there any legal action I can take to protect other women from this? I was able to stop him, but the emotional trauma has been hard, especially as someone with Borderline Personality Disorder. I need guidance.

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

The actions described constitute sexual harassment and may fall under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. You can file a complaint with the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at your workplace or approach the police to register a formal complaint. Seeking legal counsel and support from a mental health professional is advisable to navigate the situation and its emotional impact.

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