Profile
Atharav Prabhakar is an Associate at Metalegal Advocates and advises clients on direct and indirect taxation, constitutional litigation, insolvency, debt recovery, and arbitration. A graduate of UPES School of Law with a specialization in Taxation Laws, he combines strong technical knowledge with extensive litigation experience across tax and commercial disputes.
His practice focuses on GST, customs, VAT, and income tax litigation, as well as constitutional challenges involving indirect tax laws and regulatory actions. Atharav regularly assists clients before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, the National Company Law Tribunal, Debt Recovery Tribunal, and various tribunals and judicial forums across the country.
Known for his analytical approach and strong drafting skills, Atharav advises clients on complex tax controversies, regulatory compliance, and litigation strategy, delivering commercially practical and legally robust solutions.
Education
B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.) in Taxation, UPES School of Law, Dehradun
Postgraduate Diploma in Arbitration Law (Pursuing), National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
Professional Affiliations
Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana
Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association
Delhi High Court Bar Association
Practice
Litigation | Tax Law
Key Assignments
Advising and representing clients in GST, VAT, customs, and income tax litigation, including appellate proceedings before tax authorities and tribunals.
Drafting constitutional and statutory writ petitions challenging the validity and application of provisions under the CGST Act, 2017.
Advising clients on jurisdictional challenges and enforcement proceedings arising under the GST regime, including matters involving Proper Officer jurisdiction and statutory powers.
Conducting legal research, preparing legal opinions, and advising clients on indirect tax disputes, regulatory compliance, and litigation strategy.
Representing clients in indirect tax proceedings before appellate authorities and tribunals, including matters under the Haryana VAT framework.