TCS Nashik Row: Cops File 1500-Page Chargesheet Against 4, Cite Proof Of Forced Religious Conversion

TCS Nashik Row: Cops File 1500-Page Chargesheet Against 4, Cite Proof Of Forced Religious Conversion Published By, Last Updated: May 22, 2026, 21:10 IST NCW flags PoSH lapses at TCS Nashik, orders all 127 TCS units to form separate Internal Committees and improve safeguards, as Nashik Police file a charge sheet against four accused Commission for Women has directed TCS Nashik office to maintain strict compliance of Posh Act (Representative Image) In a big development in the Nashik TCS conversion case, police have now filed a chargesheet against four accused and during investigation they also found evidence related to forced religious conversion in the case. This come as Commission for Women conducted a hearing in the TCS Nashik case as a follow-up to the submission of the inquiry report on 21 May under NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar. Police have filed a chargesheet against four accused and during investigation also found evidence related to forced religious conversion in the case. NCW’s hearing was attended virtually by senior officials of TCS upon acceptance of a special request made before the Commission. The proceedings were also attended by Additional Secretary, NCW B Radhika Chakravarthy, members of the Fact-Finding Committee constituted by NCW, and senior officials of the Commission. During the hearing, the Commission raised serious concerns regarding systemic gaps in workplace safety and implementation of the PoSH Act at the Nashik unit. Issues discussed included the absence of accessible local HR infrastructure and grievance redressal mechanisms, lack of a dedicated Internal Committee for the Nashik office, absence of a proper mechanism for filing PoSH complaints, non-functional CCTV infrastructure, concerns regarding supervisory accountability, and the continuation of a joint Internal Committee for both Pune and Nashik units despite statutory requirements under the PoSH Act. The Commission also questioned why no senior official had visited the Nashik centre to directly interact with employees despite the seriousness of the concerns n n nnn raised during the inquiry. While acknowledging and respecting the Tata Group’s significant contribution to the nation, the Commission emphasised that as a nationally respected corporate institution and role model, the Group is expected to uphold and implement the provisions of the PoSH Act in both letter and spirit. Hon’ble Chairperson, NCW, directed TCS to undertake immediate corrective measures to strengthen institutional safeguards and PoSH compliance mechanisms. Nashik Police Files Chargesheet Against 4 Accused Amid the ongoing investigation, police filed a chargesheet against four accused in the Nashik TCS conversion case in a Nashik court. The charge sheet reportedly is of 1,500-page that was filed along with evidence of the conversion. NCW Orders TCS Nashik Office To Maintain Strict Compliance Of POSH Act The Commission directed all 127 TCS units with ten or more employees to constitute separate Internal Committees within four weeks, conduct comprehensive POSH training programmes, ensure submission of annual POSH reports to concerned authorities, and ensure the physical presence of concerned officials during the next review meeting scheduled after four weeks. During the proceedings, the Commission reiterated that organisations must approach PoSH victims with compassion, sensitivity, and empathy. The NCW further emphasised that while criminal proceedings will continue independently in accordance with law, the Commission remains focused on ensuring effective implementation of the PoSH Act and strengthening workplace safety mechanisms for women employees. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Nashik [Nasik], India, India First Published: May 22, 2026, 21:10 IST News india TCS Nashik Row: Cops File 1500-Page Chargesheet Against 4, Cite Proof Of Forced Religious Conversion Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...