Profile
Priyavansh Kaushik is an Associate at Metalegal Advocates and advises clients on economic offences, financial crime litigation, insolvency-related disputes, banking litigation, and regulatory matters. With academic training in Political Science and Law from the University of Delhi, he brings analytical depth and structured legal reasoning to complex contentious matters.
His practice encompasses financial investigations, wilful defaulter proceedings, insolvency disputes, criminal litigation, and regulatory enforcement actions. Priyavansh regularly assists clients in developing litigation strategy, preparing complex legal submissions, and navigating proceedings before investigative, adjudicatory, and judicial forums.
Known for his research-driven approach and meticulous preparation, he assists clients in managing high-stakes disputes involving financial, commercial, and regulatory considerations.
Education
LL.B., University of Delhi
M.A. (Political Science)
B.A. (Political Science)
Professional Affiliations
Enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi
Practice
Economic Offences | Litigation
Key Assignments
Advising and assisting clients in economic offences, financial crime investigations, and criminal litigation matters.
Representing clients in wilful defaulter proceedings, banking disputes, and related regulatory challenges.
Assisting in insolvency and bankruptcy matters, including proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal.
Supporting tax litigation, appellate proceedings, and regulatory dispute resolution strategies.
Advising clients in constitutional and commercial litigation involving complex financial and regulatory issues.
2025-05-20
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SEBI Mandates Stricter Corporate Governance for High Value Debt Listed Entities (HVDLEs)
SEBI’s 2025 amendments to the LODR Regulations introduce a new governance framework for High-Value Debt Listed Entities (HVDLEs) with ₹1,000 crore+ in listed NCDs. These norms align debt entities with equity governance standards, mandating board independence, committee oversight, and compliance timelines. This post unpacks key obligations, implications, and what debt-heavy issuers must do to remain compliant.
2025-04-17
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RBI Issues April 2025 Policy Statement; Proposes Co-Lending Framework for All Regulated Entities
The RBI’s April 2025 Statement outlines key draft measures for co-lending expansion, stressed asset securitisation, harmonised gold loan norms, and UPI limit rationalisation. It further proposes a ‘theme-neutral’ fintech sandbox to foster continuous innovation. These reforms reflect the RBI’s proactive approach to market-based regulation, financial inclusion, and systemic resilience through stakeholder-driven policy development.
2025-03-20T18:30:00Z
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No Benami Without Ownership: Tribunal Rejects Attachment Based on Mere Agreement to Sell
The Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA held that a mere agreement to sell, unsupported by a registered sale deed or actual possession, does not constitute a benami transaction under section 2(9)(A) of the Benami Act. In setting aside the provisional attachment, the Tribunal reaffirmed settled law that partial payments and unproven cash transfers do not suffice to trigger Benami Act consequences.