Workplace Harassment in Delhi’s Healthcare Sector

Within Delhi's medical industry, workplace harassment is a persistent and systemic problem that takes the form of sexual violence, psychological stress, and verbal abuse. The prevalence and effects of these behaviors are examined in this study, which finds that they are the result of strict institutional hierarchies, stressful work environments, and a widespread culture of silence. Although there is a theoretical foundation for protection provided by legal frameworks such as the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) Act, 2013, there are still large gaps in institutional implementation and the redress of non-sexual forms of harassment. The study investigates how administrative flaws and fear of reprisals contribute to systemic underreporting using a mixed-method approach and empirical survey data from 54 healthcare professionals. The results show that harassment increased medical errors, lowered staff morale, and jeopardized patient care. The study comes to the conclusion that institutional culture must fundamentally change in order to achieve true safety and professional integrity in healthcare, going beyond simple legal compliance.