Is compensation received by a woman employee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, for mental trauma, pain, and suffering due to harassment, taxable in India?

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Apni Law Staff asked 12 months ago

Is compensation received by a woman employee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, for mental trauma, pain, and suffering due to harassment, taxable in India?

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Apni Law Staff answered 12 months ago

Compensation received by a woman employee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, is considered **”damages”** and is **tax-free** in India. This exemption applies specifically to compensation received for mental trauma, pain, and suffering due to harassment.

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