Sexual harassment of a working woman at her place of work may also be considered as the violation of which provision of the Constitution of India?
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The Vishaka case (1997) established that workplace sexual harassment violates Article 19(1)(g) — the right to practice any profession. Harassment creates a hostile work environment that infringes a woman's fundamental right to work safely and with dignity.
The text reads: Article 19(1)(g): All citizens shall have the right to practise any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.