Rohitaashv Sinha

Advised a leading multinational consumer goods company on a comprehensive human rights due diligence and labour compliance project relating to its manufacturing facility, including supply chain audits, manpower agency training, corrective action implementation, and workplace compliance under Indian labour laws.

Conducted an audit of various manufacturing facilities across India and provided review, analysis and corrective measures on aspects relating to working hours and overtime.

Engaged to conduct a comprehensive audit of a leading construction and airport management group’s HR framework, including policies applicable to its workforce and operational structures. The scope involved identifying gaps and overhauling policies to align with India’s new labour codes, incorporating CSR-linked considerations, and advising on university affiliations and workforce structuring, enabling regulatory readiness and a future-ready HR structure aligned with domestic and global expectations.

Advised a leading public sector enterprise on issues concerning higher pension entitlements under India’s social security framework, including analysis of recent judicial developments and their applicability to employees. Advised on compliance and dispute resolution strategies, including assessment of potential financial exposure and risk mitigation measures.

Conducted due diligence and advised on matters relating to transfer and termination of employees, including execution of redundancy processes, drafting termination and transfer letters, preparing detailed termination payment computations including statutory dues and severance, and advising on legal compliance in implementing workforce restructuring.

Advised and represented a leading logistics and supply chain company in labour and employment disputes across India, including proceedings before labour courts and industrial tribunals involving wrongful termination, industrial disputes, contractor labour claims, wage disputes, social security claims and disciplinary actions. Developed litigation strategies, drafted pleadings, and managed evidence and witness processes across multiple jurisdictions.

Conducted a comprehensive review and restructuring of a leading consumer products company’s labour and HR framework across corporate and factory operations, analysing the impact of the new labour codes, revising existing policies, and drafting and updating HR manuals, standing orders and factory-related policies.

Structured and advised on agreements and documentation of a leading asset management company for the transfer of employment of employees between non-group entities with continuity of service benefits, including gratuity, leave encashment and provident fund.

Advised a leading automotive company on a senior-level employee separation dispute arising from resignation and subsequent exchanges between the parties, providing strategic advisory on dispute resolution and risk assessment, and drafting a comprehensive settlement agreement addressing full and final settlement of claims, confidentiality, non-disparagement, tax considerations including TDS compliance, and survival of post-termination obligations.

Advised a leading technology company on a serious case of employee misconduct involving alleged data theft, breach of confidentiality and cyber offences by a former senior information-security employee, developing a multi-pronged legal strategy including cease-and-desist notices, civil proceedings seeking injunctive relief, and a criminal complaint under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Advised a leading industrial company on a comprehensive overhaul of the client’s labour and employment framework in light of India’s new labour codes, covering HR policies, employment contracts and compensation structures including wage restructuring under the Code on Wages, and drafting of employment documentation aligned with the Industrial Relations Code and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code.

Advising a leading business process and customer service company on structuring and drafting termination and appointment documentation, and assisting with a large-scale fraud case, including advisory on internal inquiry proceedings and supporting the termination process in line with applicable labour laws and principles of natural justice.

Representing a leading clean energy company and its Internal Complaints Committee in an appeal before the Industrial Tribunal cum Labour Court 1, Gurugram, involving a challenge to the ICC’s findings under the POSH Act, 2013 and related termination proceedings, handling written arguments, evidence management and court appearances.

Advised a leading mechatronics company on a complex mandate involving the termination of the client’s Managing Director and restructuring of its India leadership, including evaluation of misconduct and fiduciary breaches, termination pathways, board resolutions for appointment and removal of directors, and drafting employment agreements for incoming leadership.

Advising a leading agrisciences company on high-value disputes concerning higher pension entitlements under the EPF framework, including proceedings before the Delhi High Court, drafting replies to legal notices, analysing recent Supreme Court jurisprudence, reviewing historical employment and EPF records, and coordinating with EPFO authorities on liability exposure and litigation strategy.