MOOT 2022

Law Centre 1

Before The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi

Priya

(Petitioner)

Vs

XYZ ltd.

(Respondent)

FOR CHALLENGING THE PETITION FILED UNDER:

PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE

(PROHIBITION, PREVENTION AND REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013

MEMORIAL ON BEHALF OF THE RESPONDENT

COUNSEL APPEARING ON BEHALF OF RESPONDENT

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 Table of Contents

Contents

Index of Authorities.........................................................................................................................2

Statement of Jurisdiction.................................................................................................................4

Statement of Facts............................................................................................................................5

Statement of Issues..........................................................................................................................7

Summary of Arguments...................................................................................................................8

Arguments Advanced....................................................................................................................10

Prayer.............................................................................................................................................18

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 Index of Authorities

TABLE OF CASES:

1. TO BE DONE LATER

WEBSITES:

1. https://blog.ipleaders.in/
2. http://www.manupatra.co.in/AdvancedLegalSearch.aspx
3. http://www.scconline.com
4. http://www.casemine.com
5. http://www.Indiankanoon.com

STATUTES:

Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act (Prohibition, Prevention and

Redressal) Act, 2013

BOOKS:

1. TO BE DONE LATER

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 Statement of Jurisdiction

TO BE DONE LATER

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Statement of Facts

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 Statement of Issues

1. WHETHER THE PETITIONER WAS SEXUALLY HARASSED DURING THE

COURSE OF HER EMPLOYMENT AT HER WORKPLACE?

2. WHETHER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OCCURRED BY:

2.1 PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT BY MENTOR IN COURSE OF

EMPLOYMENT?
2.2 INCREASED WORKLOAD OF THE PETITIONER?
2.3 MOVING WORKSTATION NEAR THE DATA RECORD ROOM?
2.4 EXISTENCE OF A NEXUS BETWEEN DIWAKAR AND ARJUN AS
ALLEGED BY PRIYA?

3. WHETHER SILENCE ON PART OF PETITIONER ON RECEIPT OF

PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT AND FAVOURITISM BY THE MENTOR
AMOUNTS TO HER ACCEPTANCE TO SUCH TREATMENT?

4. WHETHER THE FORMATION AND FUNCTIONING OF INTERNAL

COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE WAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANNER
PRESCRIBED IN THE STATUTE?

5. CAN A COMPLAINT BE REOPENED BY THE COMMITTEE DESPITE THE

FAILURE ON PART OF THE PETITIONER TO FURNISH FULL FACTS OF
THE ISSUE?

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Summary of Arguments

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Arguments Advanced

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 Prayer

Wherefore, in light of the issues raised, arguments advanced and authorities cited, may this
Hon’be HIGH COURT be pleased to:

1. Dismiss the petition filed against XYZ ltd for the alleged failure in complying with the
provisions of the statute in regard to formation and functioning of the Internal Complaints
Committee;

AND/OR

Pass any other order it may deem fit, in the interest of Justice, Equity and Good
Conscience.

All of which is most humbly and respectfully submitted.

S/d ___

Counsel for the Respondent