Labour Rights & Wage Recovery
Representing workers in industrial disputes, wrongful termination, unpaid wages and service matters — argued exclusively from the side of the employee or workman before the High Court of Delhi and labour tribunals.
Legal Aid · New Delhi
Defending Labour Rights & Social Equity in New Delhi
A people-powered legal aid foundation defending workplace rights, women's protections and access to justice for marginalised communities across Delhi-NCR.
Our guiding charter
We, the People of India
Every brief we file begins with the same promise the Republic made to itself in 1949 — to secure justice, liberty, equality and fraternity for every citizen. It is the standard we hold ourselves to, and the one we hold power to.
- Justice — social, economic and political
- Liberty — of thought, expression and belief
- Equality — of status and of opportunity
- Fraternity — assuring the dignity of the individual
What we do
Our Practice Areas
Focused advocacy across the areas where systemic injustice hits hardest — from the factory floor to the courtroom.
Women's Workplace Protections
Action against workplace sexual harassment under the POSH Act, pregnancy and maternity discrimination, pay inequity and retaliation — with a focus on safe, dignified redress.
Marginalised Community Advocacy
Low-cost and pro bono legal aid addressing housing and tenancy rights, caste and gender discrimination, and access to justice for communities the system leaves behind.
The partnership guild
Our Counsel
The advocates and staff who carry the foundation's work, in court and behind the scenes.
PV Dinesh
Senior Advocate & Mentor
With over 30 years of experience as an Advocate, Mr PV Dinesh has been designated as a Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court of India. He is passionate about enhancing legal awareness and education in the country, and his mission is to uphold the rule of law, promote access to justice, and contribute to the advancement of the legal profession.
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Fidel Sebastian
Partner & Labour Lawyer
Fidel Sebastian is a labour lawyer and a former legal partner with the UNHCR. He graduated from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and completed his Master of Law in International Trade and Economic Law from Amity University in 2016. He has six years of litigation experience, the majority before the High Court of Delhi, working on industrial disputes and service matters handled exclusively from the employee or workman's side. He also spent close to a year with the UNHCR as a legal partner attached to the Socio-Legal Information Centre.
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Rohit Kumar
Court Clerk & Office Administrator
Rohit Kumar is the Court Clerk at the foundation and plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of the office. From managing case records, filing and court documentation to coordinating with lawyers and clients, he provides essential administrative and logistical support. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to efficiency, he ensures the legal team is always equipped and prepared — making him an indispensable part of the foundation's work.
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