The Canara High School Association under which the Canara College, Mangaluru has been established has committed itself to provide a congenial and conducive atmosphere in which students, teachers and non-teaching staff can work together in an environment free of violence, harassment, exploitation, and intimidation. This includes all forms of gender violence, sexual harassment, and discrimination on the basis of gender. Every member is expected to be aware of the commitment to the right to freedom of expression and association; it strongly supports gender equality and opposes any form of gender discrimination and violence.

The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment in August 1997 (Vishaka & others vs. the State of Rajasthan & others) stated that every instance of sexual harassment is a violation of “Fundamental Rights” under Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Constitution of India, and amounts to a violation of the “Right to Freedom” under Article 19 (1)(g). Another Supreme Court Judgment in January 1999 (Apparel Export Promotion Council vs. Chopra) has stated that sexually harassing behaviour “needs to be eliminated as there is no compromise on such violations”. The Supreme Court further reiterated that sexual harassment “is a violation of the fundamental right to gender equality and the right to life and liberty”.

The Supreme Court judgment of 1997 thus makes it obligatory for every employer and other responsible persons to follow the guidelines laid down by the Court and to evolve a specific policy to combat sexual harassment in the workplace. Educational institutions under the ambit of Mangalore University are bound by the same directive.

Following this, the Canara College, Mangaluru being committed to uphold the Constitutional mandate ensuring the above mentioned human rights, adopted the said policy.

Declaration of Policy

Canara College, under the Management of Canara High School Association, Mangaluru shall value the dignity of every individual, enhance the development of its human resources, guarantee full respect for human rights, ensures the full enforcement of “Fundamental Rights” under articles 14, 15, 19(1) (g) and 21 of the Constitution of India, and uphold the dignity of workers, employees, applicants for employment, students or those undergoing training, instruction or education. Towards this end, all forms of sexual harassment in the employment, education or training environment are hereby declared unlawful. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act 2013 is implemented in its entirety.

Objectives of the Policy

• To fulfill the directive of the Supreme Court, as per UGC directives and the Mangalore University in respect of implementing a policy against sexual harassment in the institution.
• To evolve a mechanism for the prevention and redressal of sexual harassment cases and other acts of gender based violence in the institution.
• To ensure the implementation of the policy in letter and spirit through proper reporting of the complaints and their follow-up procedures.
• To provide an environment free of gender-based discrimination.
• To ensure equal access of all facilities and participation in activities of the college.
• To create a secure physical and social environment which will deter acts of sexual harassment
• To promote a social and psychological environment that will raise awareness about sexual harassment in its various forms.

Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell

Name	Designation in Committee	Mobile No
Dr. Premalatha V Principal	Chairman	9844819011
Mrs. Rithika S. Das Asst. Professor, Dept. of English	Convener	9743172772
Mrs. Vijetha Bhat Asst. Professor, Centre for P. G. Studies in Comp. Apps.	Member Secretary	7619108753
Mrs. Smitha M Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce & Mgmt., & Student Welfare Mentor	Member	9742459698
Dr. Kalpana Prabhu J. Asst. Professor & Head, & Dept. of Hindi, & Staff Welfare Secretary	Member	9448409257
Mrs. Anasuya Bhagvath Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce & Mgmt. & IQAC Coordinator	Member	9900409915
The Sub-Inspector of Police Barke Police Station, Gandhinagar, Mangaluru	Member Special Invitee	0824-2220522
Adv. Kiran Rao Advocate at District Court, Mangaluru	Member Special Invitee	9741131948
Mr. Harshith President, Students’ Welfare Council	Member Student Member	8197482077
Ms. Thejashree P Shetty Vice President, Students’ Welfare Council	Member Student Member	8197654111

Constitution of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) 2023-24

Name	Designation in Committee	Mobile No
Dr. Kalpana Prabhu J. Asst. Professor & Head, Dept. of Hindi	Chairperson	9448409257
Mrs. Sushma R. Shetty Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce & Mgmt.	Convener	9900375556
Mrs. Sneha Pai Lecturer, Centre for P. G. Studies in Commerce	Member Secretary, Faculty	8546975484
Mrs. Usha Nayak Asst. Professor, Dept. of Commerce & Mgmt., &	Member, Faculty	9900848765
Mrs. Shailaja Kumary T. G. Asst. Professor, Centre for P. G. Studies in Comp. Apps.	Member Secretary	9886634890
Mrs. Vijetha Bhat Asst. Professor, Centre for P. G. Studies in Comp. Apps.	Member Secretary	7619108753
Ms. M. Mahalaxmi Prabhu Second Division Clerk	Member, Non-Teaching Staff	8197706487
Mr. Dinesh R. K. Attender	Member, Non-Teaching Staff	7259583252
Mr. Harshith President, Students’ Welfare Council	Member Student Member	8197482077
Ms. Ashwini Hegde Student, II M.Com	Member, PG Student Representative	9731510456
Ms. Vamshi Salian Student, II B.Com	Member, Student Representative	9019520178

email id: ashcell@canaracollege.org

Important Links

Handbook on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace

U.G.C Regulations for Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Employees and students in HEI's

Saksham- Measures for Ensuring the Safety of Women and Programmes for Gender Sensitization on Campuses