INTERNAL COMMITTEE · XLRI DELHI-NCR
At XLRI Delhi-NCR, we are committed to fostering an academic and work environment built on dignity, respect, equality, safety and inclusion. The Internal Committee is constituted to prevent, prohibit and address sexual harassment, and to provide an accessible, fair and confidential mechanism for addressing complaints.
WHAT THE IC DOES
One committee, three responsibilities
PREVENT
Awareness & sensitisation
Building awareness and promoting respectful conduct across the campus.
SUPPORT
Support & guidance
Providing a safe, sensitive and confidential mechanism for guidance and assistance.
Redress
Fair & impartial redressal
Addressing complaints through a fair, impartial and confidential process.
What is sexual harassment?
Unwelcome physical contact or advances
Requests or demands for sexual favours
Unwelcome flirtations, propositions, suggestive remarks or taunts
Sexually explicit jokes, gestures, sounds or communications
Displaying pornography or sexually explicit material
Unwelcome visual, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
THE PROCESS, AT A GLANCE
on campus
Glimpses from recent awareness and sensitisation sessions held across the Institute.
May approach the IC for guidance, support, or to report concerns related to sexual harassment.
May approach the IC for guidance, support, or to report concerns related to sexual harassment or inappropriate conduct.May approach the IC for guidance, support, or to report concerns related to sexual harassment.
Other members of the XLRI community may seek assistance regarding concerns related to sexual harassment.
In writing to the IC, with relevant details of the incident and persons involved.
The IC takes necessary steps in accordance with the applicable policy and procedure.
A fair, confidential and documented process, with support for the complainant.
FAQs
Powers, rights, timelines and applicability — all in one place.
When should a complaint be filed?
Ordinarily within three months of the incident, or the last incident in a series. Where more time is needed, the IC can consider the circumstances and decide accordingly.
What happens after a complaint is filed?
The IC acknowledges the complaint, reviews the matter, and conducts the inquiry fairly and confidentially where applicable. Appropriate action follows based on the findings, with support provided throughout.
Powers of the IC
- Summoning and requiring attendance of relevant persons
- Examining persons as part of the inquiry
- Requiring discovery and production of documents
- Seeking information or material necessary for the inquiry
Your rights during the process
- Confidentiality of complaints and proceedings
- Protection from retaliation or victimisation
- Interim measures where appropriate, to support safety and wellbeing
Where does the policy apply?
Institute premises, Institute-related activities, and other spaces where XLRI community members interact in connection with the Institute — classrooms, offices, hostels, libraries, transportation, field visits, internships, seminars, social and sporting events, and online/digital spaces.
If you need immediate assistance
If you feel unsafe or need immediate assistance, contact appropriate campus authorities or emergency services, as applicable.