The Delhi High Court quashed Lokpal proceedings initiated against the Defence Secretary and other senior public servants, confirming that the Lokpal’s jurisdiction is strictly limited to offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and does not extend to purely administrative or procedural lapses in service matters.
Employment and Service Law
Protecting Rights, Resolving Disputes, Enabling Workplaces
At Foresight Law Offices, our Employment and Service Law practice advises employers, employees, and institutions across the full spectrum of workplace matters, from regulatory compliance and contract structuring to dispute resolution and enforcement before courts and tribunals.
Services we offer
Employment Contracts & Documentation
- Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, appointment letters, and HR policies
- Non-compete, confidentiality, and restrictive covenant structuring
- Legally enforceable workforce documentation aligned with labour law obligations
Disciplinary Proceedings & Termination
- Advising on domestic enquiries, charge sheets, and disciplinary processes
- Representation in wrongful termination, retrenchment, and layoff disputes
- Litigation strategy before labour courts and industrial tribunals
Service Law & Government Employment
- Advisory on suspension, compulsory retirement, and departmental proceedings
- Representation in promotion, seniority, and service condition disputes
- Proceedings before high courts and administrative tribunals
Statutory Compliance & Benefits
- Compliance advisory on wages, provident fund, gratuity, ESIC, and maternity benefits
- Managing regulatory obligations across labour jurisdictions
- Structuring executive compensation, ESOPs, and deferred compensation arrangements
Workplace Harassment & POSH
- Constituting Internal Complaints Committees and drafting POSH policies
- Conducting training programmes and managing complaints and inquiries
- Advisory on compliance under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act
Trade Union & Industrial Relations
- Managing trade union engagements and collective bargaining negotiations
- Representation in conciliation proceedings and industrial relations disputes
- Advisory on settlement agreements and union-related legal obligations
Workforce Restructuring
- Advisory on labour law obligations in mergers, outsourcing, and restructuring
- Employee transfer implications and retrenchment procedure compliance
- Risk management strategies for large-scale organisational change
Area of Expertise
Key Deals & Landmark Matters
Rajesh Kumar Singh & Ors. v. Lokpal of India
Hanuman Yadav & Ors. v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Street vendors with valid Certificates of Vending challenged illegal obstruction of their fixed-site food and stationery businesses; the Delhi High Court held they cannot be coerced into mobile vending without following due legal process.
Dinesh Kumar Gupta v. High Court of Rajasthan
Senior judicial officer challenged repeated transfers close to retirement; the Supreme Court requested the Acting Chief Justice to review his representation sympathetically, recognising health concerns, family circumstances, and tenure stability as relevant considerations.
Kiran Sharma & Others v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Others
Fifteen Protection Officers challenged a fresh recruitment advertisement for posts they already held; the Central Administrative Tribunal disposed of the matter, affirming their appointments and service rights as upheld by prior Supreme Court orders.
Debki Nandan Kumar v. Surender Kumar Sharma & Bajaj Allianz
Appeal challenging inadequacy of motor accident compensation awarded by the Tribunal, seeking enhanced relief for medical expenses, long-term disability, loss of earning capacity, and non-pecuniary damages including pain and suffering.
Vikas Singh v. Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Senior advocate sought recovery of outstanding professional fees of over one crore rupees from the Delhi government for services rendered; the matter was resolved upon full payment by the respondents before final adjudication.
National Association of Street Vendors of India v. Angel Bhati Chauhan & Anr.
Contempt petition filed for MCD’s non-compliance with court directions to return seized goods; the Delhi High Court directed immediate release of confiscated items upon payment of prescribed challan and disposed of the petition.
National Association of Street Vendors of India v. Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Street vendors’ association sought vending certificates and survey access in Nehru Place; the Delhi High Court directed that vendors be permitted to operate from movable open-to-sky spots in areas outside designated no-vending zones.
Gurminder Kaur & Ors. v. New Delhi Municipal Council & Ors.
Long-time street vendors at India Gate challenged NDMC’s refusal to permit vending; the Delhi High Court upheld the regulated vending policy while directing authorities to consider alternative allocations reflecting the vendors’ historical presence.
Kusum Lata v. Dr. Navlendra Kumar Singh & Ors.
Contempt petition before the Delhi High Court for persistent delay in salary payment despite prior court orders; the Court imposed costs on the responsible officer and directed an affidavit explaining the salary disparity.
Garments Exports Manufacturing Association v. Ministry of Textiles
Employers challenged the government’s COVID-19 lockdown directive mandating full wages without deduction; the Supreme Court directed negotiated settlement between employers and employees for the fifty-day period the impugned order remained in force.
Apparel Export Promotion Council v. Union of India & Anr.
The Apparel Export Promotion Council challenged government notifications imposing procedural burdens on apparel exporters before the Delhi High Court, raising issues of arbitrariness, lack of transparency, and disproportionate impact on international competitiveness.
Anupam Kulshreshtha v. Union of India
Writ petition before the Supreme Court challenging the executive-driven appointment process of the Comptroller and Auditor General, seeking a collegium-based system to ensure constitutional independence and transparency in the appointment.
Vikas v. Dinesh Waghmare
Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission to immediately announce election programmes for over 23,000 local bodies functioning without elected representatives for two years, affirming constitutional mandates under Articles 243-E and 243-U.
Avinash Bansal & Ors. v. Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University
Daily wage employees serving six to ten years at DPSRU challenged conversion of their services to outsourcing; the Delhi High Court granted status quo, protecting their continued engagement pending final adjudication.
Events
Marking ten years of the Street Vendor Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending Act, Advocate Varun Singh participated in advocacy efforts celebrating milestones achieved in securing dignity and legal recognition for street vendors.
Advocate Varun Singh addressed street vendors on their legal rights, regulatory protections, and avenues for empowerment, reinforcing the firm's commitment to community driven pro bono service.
Advocate Varun Singh, along with a team of eleven lawyers from Foresight Law Offices, conducted a legal awareness seminar aimed at empowering members of the deaf community. The initiative focused on educating participants about their legal rights and access to
Varun Singh spoke as an esteemed panellist on how embracing robust legal frameworks is key to achieving the ambitious goals of Viksit Bharat 2047, and how MSMEs can navigate legal complexities to thrive and contribute to a stronger economy.
