What Constitutes Harassment

Harassment includes, but is not limited to:

• Unwelcome verbal, physical, visual, or digital conduct that creates a hostile environment.
• Sexual harassment, including inappropriate comments, advances, or non-consensual contact.
• Bullying, stalking, threats, or intimidation.
• Discrimination based on gender, religion, caste, disability, language, nationality, or other protected characteristics.
• Retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith.

Reporting Process

• Report incidents promptly to institute management or designated staff.
• Provide available details such as date, time, location, people involved, and description of events.
• Reports will be handled confidentially to the extent practical and lawful.
• False complaints made maliciously may themselves lead to disciplinary action.

Investigation & Outcomes

The institute will review complaints fairly and without undue delay. Where a violation is found, corrective action may include warning, counselling, suspension, dismissal, or other measures consistent with institute rules and applicable law.