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Ranjan Jha

Partner

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Ranjan is a Partner at Anhad Law, where he is senior member in the Labour & Employment and Dispute Resolution practices.

 

With over 24 years of legal experience, Ranjan possesses in-depth expertise in India’s complex labour and employment laws. He provides counsel to clients on managing the legal aspects of human capital besides being a part of the Firm’s Anti-Corruption and White-Collar Offences practice group. 

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Ranjan’s litigation practice encompasses disputes involving contractual matters, labour and employment issues, and property disputes. He has been representing clients before courts and tribunals, including Labour Courts, Industrial Tribunals, Appellate Tribunals, several High Courts and Supreme Court.  

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Ranjan advises both domestic and international clients on a broad spectrum of employment and labour law matters, ensuring regulatory compliance. His expertise includes drafting and reviewing employment documentation, conducting employment audits, and advising on whistle-blower and misconduct investigations, company policies, employee handbooks, ESOP structuring, employee transfers, secondment agreements, expatriate arrangements, terminations, restrictive covenants, business closures, and sexual harassment complaints. He also provides guidance on employer-employee rights, union matters, unfair dismissal, unlawful lockouts, trade union negotiations, social security legislation, and employment issues arising from corporate restructurings, outsourcing, and workforce reductions. Ranjan predominantly represents corporates in employment-related matters and litigation, offering practical solutions for employee misconduct investigations and enquiries. 

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Besides labour & employment law and dispute resolution, Ranjan has experience in handling criminal law matters and Immigration related advisory.  

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Ranjan is also an active member of Firm’s thought leadership initiative on advocacy and knowledge sharing in labour & employment laws and dispute resolution. He has authored numerous articles published in several industry publications, print media and has been a frequent speaker on legal topics on public speaking events organized by leading industry bodies.  

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Prior to joining Anhad Law, Ranjan has been a part of a renowned boutique Indian law firm for more than one and a half decade.  

Key Experience

Labour & Employment

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  • Advised and assisted a leading IT company on employment documentation including employee handbook, employment contracts, consultancy agreements, code of conduct, and full and final settlement letters.

  • Advised a leading global manufacturing company on the legal closure of its factory in Jammu, ensuring compliance with the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (Sections 25-O and 25M), including closure permissions, worker retrenchment, and transfer of factory to Telangana. Managed negotiations with the labour union and secured government approval, avoiding operational disruptions.

  • Guided a leading insurance corporation through a reduction-in-force (RIF) process affecting over 200 employees across multiple Indian states. Ensured compliance with Section 25N of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, including prior approvals, notice periods, and severance payments, minimizing legal risks.

  • Advised a Fortune 500 multinational technology company on compliance with Indian labour laws (Industrial Disputes Act, 1947; Shops and Establishments Act) across multiple states. Provided guidance on employee terminations, retrenchment, and compliance with statutory benefits (PF, gratuity, ESI).

  • Advised a leading IT Company on senior executive exit strategy, documentation, and related compliances.

  • Advised a global IT services company on labour law implications of a large-scale merger, including transfer of employees under Section 25FF of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

  • Drafted and negotiated employment agreements for senior executives of a global IT company establishing its India operations, ensuring compliance with the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, and Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, while incorporating restrictive covenants.

  • Developed a tailored employee handbook for a fast-growing subsidiary of a foreign IT company, incorporating remote work, diversity & inclusion, and compliance with the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. Conducted HR policy training.

  • Conducted a comprehensive compliance audit for a major e-commerce platform, reviewing wages, working hours, overtime, and sexual harassment compliance under the POSH Act, 2013. Recommended actionable changes to ensure alignment with labour laws.

  • Led collective bargaining negotiations on behalf of a prominent manufacturing company with its workers’ union, resulting in a long-term wage settlement under the Trade Unions Act, 1926, thereby avoiding a strike.

 

Dispute Resolution

 

  • Represented a leading Indian manufacturing conglomerate in a high-stakes dispute before the Labour Court involving wrongful termination claims by a senior employee. Successfully defended the client, resulting in dismissal of claims.

  • Successfully defended a pharmaceutical company in a multi-jurisdictional dispute involving claims of unpaid performance commission, overtime, and unfair labour practices, achieving dismissal of the claim.

  • Represented a manufacturing company in mediation proceedings with former employees alleging non-compliance with the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Negotiated a cost-effective settlement, avoiding litigation.

 

Intellectual Property Rights
 

  • Conducted an internal investigation for a leading IT company into allegations of misconduct and data misappropriation by senior employees. Implemented inquiry, evidence collection, and disciplinary measures; strengthened data protection policies.

  • Led an investigation into a conflict of interest involving a senior executive at a leading Indian IT firm suspected of unauthorized dealings with a competitor. Resulted in termination and enhanced governance policies.

  • Represented a leading software development company in a case involving data theft by an ex-employee. Pursued legal action under the Information Technology Act, 2000, secured an injunction, and recovered damages.

  • Advised a multinational consulting firm on a breach of confidential information by a former senior executive who joined a competitor. Drafted and enforced a cease-and-desist notice, advised on litigation under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and obtained court restrictions.

ranjan@anhadlaw.com

New Delhi

    • Asia Law - Notable Practitioner Labour and Employment 2024 to Ranjan Jha

    • Supreme Court Bar Association,

    • Delhi High Court Bar Association

    • Employers’ Association of India

    • Nominated member of the CII Task Force on Legal Services. 

    • Update on implementation of new labour codes  

    • A Guide to India's New Criminal law: Understanding Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (“BNS”) 

    • Navigating PF Contributions: EPFO Clarifies Rules on CTC: Implications for Employers and Employees 

    • Importance of pleadings from claim to judgment: plaint to rejoinder/replication 

    • Creches in India get national standards 

    • No loss of gratuity ! - Bombay High Court recognizes continuity of service for overseas transfers 

    • Non-compliance of prevention of sexual harassment of women at workplace act- attracts fine by the (Indian) ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) 

    • Empowering women and working in night shifts legal framework for women in India 

    • Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025: A Legal Critique 

    • Artificial intelligence (AI) -intermediaries / platforms under the information technology act, 2000 -an initiative to regulate AI 

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