The Supreme Court urged the Union Government and the Bar Council of India to develop a regulatory framework for dealing with sexual-harassment complaints involving women lawyers practising before High Courts, district courts, tribunals and other judicial or quasi-judicial bodies. A Bench of Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Augustine George Masih observed that the POSH Act, 2013 may not be capable of being applied in a uniform manner to every aspect of the legal profession and judicial environment. The Court referred to the Supreme Court's existing Gender Sensitization and Sexual Harassment Regulations, 2013, which specifically govern the Supreme Court premises, and suggested that a similar framework could provide wider coverage. The Court requested counsel appearing for the parties to consult and work towards drafting appropriate regulations applicable to women lawyers across different forums. It also directed the Bar Council of India to ascertain whether State Bar Councils already have regulations addressing such complaints. The proceedings therefore focus on institutional mechanisms for prevention and redressal of sexual harassment involving women advocates and the need for appropriate safeguards across courts and tribunals.