Profile
Pranav Dabas is an Associate at Metalegal Advocates and advises clients on economic offences, regulatory litigation, taxation, and commercial disputes. His practice encompasses matters involving financial crime, regulatory enforcement, tax disputes, GST compliance, and advisory services for trusts and charitable institutions.
Pranav regularly assists individuals, businesses, and non-profit organisations in navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks. He advises clients on risk management, compliance obligations, dispute resolution strategies, and regulatory investigations, with a particular focus on matters involving financial and economic misconduct.
His practice combines contentious and advisory work, enabling clients to address regulatory challenges while maintaining compliance with evolving legal requirements.
Education
B.A., LL.B., Shobhit Deemed University
Professional Affiliations
Bar Council of Delhi
Delhi High Court Bar Association
Patiala House Bar Association
Rouse Avenue Bar Association.
Practice
Economic Offences | Fractional GC | Litigation | Tax Law
Key Assignments
Advising and representing clients in matters involving economic offences, financial fraud, white-collar crime, and regulatory investigations.
Assisting clients in taxation and GST matters, including compliance, dispute resolution, and regulatory advisory.
Advising trusts, charitable institutions, and non-profit organisations on governance, tax exemptions, regulatory compliance, and operational matters.
Representing clients in regulatory and commercial disputes, including proceedings involving financial and compliance-related issues.
Advising on strategic litigation matters, including constitutional and administrative law remedies arising from regulatory actions.
2025-04-24
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Post-Adjudication Compounding Rejected: Calcutta High Court Clarifies Scope Under FEMA
This judgment by the Calcutta High Court settles a critical question under FEMA: can compounding be sought after an adjudication order is passed? The Court held that compounding is a pre-adjudication remedy and rejected the petitioner’s attempt to revive the option post-penalty. The decision reinforces the procedural integrity of FEMA and clarifies that contraveners must elect remedies in a time-bound and disciplined manner.
2025-03-19T18:30:00Z
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Section 153C Validly Invoked on Basis of WhatsApp Chats Corroborated by Evidence: Rajasthan High Court
Rajasthan High Court upholds Section 153C action based on WhatsApp chats corroborated by digital records and cash book evidence.
2025-04-28T10:54:13.025Z
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Delhi High Court: Violation of Section 269ST of the Income-tax Act Does Not Render Contract Void or Bar Recovery Claims
Delhi HC clarifies that cash violations under Section 269ST don't void contracts; unjust enrichment cannot override contractual claims.