. Sexual Harassment Electronic Box
[SH e-Box]
The government has recently mandates registration of SHe-Box portal under the POSH Act for all public sector undertakings, Private organization and their subordinate officers via public notice dated June 12, 2025.
SHe- Box?
The SHe-Box portal was launched by Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2017. It is a centralized online platform which is design to help women to file a complaint of sexual harassment at workplace through online mechanism. Through this portal a woman can easily file a complaint regarding the sexual harassment by online means and the action will be taken on every complaint.
Object SH e-Box Portal
The (SHe-Box) is a Government of India initiative launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It is designed to create a more responsive, transparent, and accountable system for reporting and redressing workplace sexual harassment complaints.
Easy Complaint Filing
The portal allows any woman whether employed in the public or private sector, and in organized or unorganized workplaces to file a complaint of sexual harassment with just a few clicks. Once submitted, the complaint is automatically routed to the appropriate Internal Committee (IC) or Local Committee (LC), depending on the organization’s structure and the nature of the complaint.
Confidential of Complaints
All complaints filed on SHe-Box are handled confidentially. The portal is designed so that only the designated IC or LC receives the details of a case no information is made public or displayed on the portal.
Centralized Tracking and Observing
The portal allows for real-time monitoring of the complaint’s status. Nodal Officers appointed by organizations and government authorities can track how complaints are being handled, whether timelines are being followed, and whether the case has been resolved.
Regular POSH Compliance
SHe-Box portal also functions as a compliance management tool for Organizations: -
Register their Internal Committees (ICs)
File their annual POSH compliance reports
Upload details of employee awareness sessions and IC training programs
Monitor complaint handling through the Presiding Officer’s login
Encouraging Transparency and Accountability
By creating a centralized database of all registered ICs and complaints filed, the portal brings greater oversight and visibility to workplace harassment cases. Following the Supreme Court's directions in the judgment, registration of ICs on the SHe-Box portal is being increasingly mandated by various authorities, making compliance visible and enforceable.
Supreme Court Guidelines on POSH
Verification of Committees by Government Bodies
The Supreme Court directed that the Union Government, all State Governments, and Union Territories must conduct a time-bound verification exercise. This is to ensure that Internal Committees (ICs) and Local Committees (LCs) have been properly constituted in all ministries, departments, public sector undertakings, government organizations, institutions, and bodies. The composition of these committees must be in strict compliance with the provisions of the POSH Act.
Public Disclosure of Committee Details
The Court further emphasized that authorities must publish comprehensive information regarding ICs and LCs on their official websites. This includes details such as:
Composition of the committee,
Contact information and email IDs of designated members,
Procedure for filing online complaints,
Related policies, rules, and internal guidelines.
The information must be made easily accessible to the public and updated regularly.
Training of Committee Members
Authorities and employers were also directed to take immediate steps to train committee members. The training should cover their responsibilities and procedures for handling complaints—from the moment a grievance is received until the inquiry concludes and the final report is submitted. This step is vital to ensure fair and effective inquiry processes.
Regular Awareness and Capacity-Building Initiatives
Lastly, the Court instructed all organizations to regularly conduct awareness and educational programs. These may include:
Orientation sessions,
Workshops,
Seminars,
Awareness drives for both committee members and women employees.
These initiatives aim to promote understanding of the POSH Act, its rules, and to foster a safer, more inclusive workplace culture.
Mandatory registration on SHE-Box
The hon’ble Supreme Court in this judgment passed direction that it is necessary for all the entities to ensure that the required information or details of their Nodal Officers and Internal committee are uploaded on the She-Box as per the provision of the POSH Act.
Registration of Internal committee on SHe- Box
Part 1: Registration of Head Office and Nodal Officer
Step 1: Prepare the Necessary Documents
Before beginning the process, keep the following documents ready (in PDF, DOCX, or JPG/PNG format):
Company Registration Certificate OR
GST Registration Certificate OR
PAN Card of the Organization
Also, ensure that the Nodal Officer is available during the process to verify OTP on email.
Step 2: Visit the Portal
Go to the official SHe-Box portal: https://shebox.wcd.gov.in
Click on "Private Head Office Registration" or “Government Head Office Registration” as applicable.
Step 3: Fill Head Office Information
Enter:
Name of the Organization
Address, State, District, Sub-District, and Pin code
Organization's official Email ID & Mobile Number
Upload one of the required documents
Step 4: Enter Nodal Officer Details
The Nodal Officer is the representative authorized to coordinate POSH compliance through the portal. The Nodal Officer should not be an IC member due to system restrictions (dual login isn’t allowed).
Provide:
Name & Designation
Address, Email, Mobile
Upload official details
Step 5: Submit the Form
Enter the captcha code, review all entries, and submit.
Take a screenshot before and after submission for your records.
Part 1(a): Notify District Nodal Officer (Optional)
Once the form is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.
Forward this email (PDF copy) to your District Nodal Officer (DNO) for verification.
The DNO's email is available on the SHe-Box portal or in your confirmation email.
Part 2: Registration of Branches and IC Members
After the DNO verifies your registration, login credentials are sent to the Nodal Officer’s email.
Using these credentials:
Log into the Portal
Use the link and credentials received via email.
Add Organization Branches
If your organization has multiple branches/offices, add each branch with relevant details.
Add Internal Committee (IC) Members
Fill in details of:
Presiding Officer (Senior woman employee)
At least two members from within the organization
One external member (NGO or person familiar with women’s issues)
Note: Include each member’s name, designation, contact number, and email ID.
Part 3: Presiding Officer Login Setup
Once IC member details are added:
The Presiding Officer (IC Chairperson) will receive separate login credentials.
Using this login, the Presiding Officer can:
Monitor complaints
Upload awareness/training records
Submit annual compliance reports
Other Compliance Related to SHe-Box Portal
Once registered, organizations can also:
Upload Annual POSH Reports
Share records of Employee Awareness Programs
Add IC Training Details
Track and monitor POSH complaints confidentially
Conclusion
The SHe-Box portal has now emerged as a cornerstone in ensuring effective implementation of the POSH Act, 2013. By making registration on the portal mandatory.
Organizations must not only constitute Internal Committees (ICs) but also ensure they are duly registered on the SHe-Box portal and equipped to handle complaints in a fair, confidential, and timely manner.
The platform not only simplifies the process of filing sexual harassment complaints but also increases transparency, accountability, and standardization in POSH compliance.
