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.
Labour & Employment
Protecting Rights, Resolving Disputes, Enabling Workplaces
The Practice
Foresight Law Offices India advises corporates, multinational businesses, startups, and senior management on labour, employment, and workforce-related matters across India. The firm provides strategic legal support on employment structuring, workforce compliance, executive engagements, workplace disputes, and regulatory obligations arising in evolving business and operational environments.
The firm regularly advises on employment strategy, internal governance, workforce restructuring, and sensitive workplace matters involving regulatory, operational, and reputational considerations.
Services we offer
Employment Advisory & Workforce Strategy
- Employment structuring and workforce advisory
- Drafting and review of employment documentation
- Executive and senior management engagements
- Workforce policies, handbooks, and governance frameworks
Labour Law Compliance
- Advisory on labour law and employment compliance requirements
- Compliance reviews and risk assessments
- Contractor, consultant, and workforce classification advisory
- Regulatory filings and employment-related governance support
Workplace Investigations & Disputes
- Internal investigations and disciplinary proceedings
- Employee misconduct and workplace grievance matters
- Senior executive exits and sensitive employment disputes
- Representation in employment and labour-related proceedings
Workplace Policies & Regulatory Advisory
- POSH compliance and workplace harassment advisory
- Diversity, workplace conduct, and governance frameworks
- Advisory on restructuring, redundancies, and workforce transitions
- Employment strategy in cross-border and multi-jurisdictional operations
Practice Approach
Foresight Law Offices India works closely with businesses and management teams in navigating complex employment, compliance, and workforce-related matters. The firm adopts a commercially informed and practical approach in advising clients on regulatory obligations, workplace strategy, dispute management, and evolving employment frameworks across sectors
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.
