Profile
Sanket Pisal is an Associate at Metalegal Advocates and advises clients on economic offences, taxation disputes, financial crime investigations, and commercial litigation. His practice encompasses anti-money laundering laws, Black Money Act proceedings, GST disputes, income tax litigation, financial fraud investigations, and regulatory enforcement actions.
Sanket regularly assists clients in navigating complex disputes involving financial crime allegations, tax controversies, commercial litigation, and regulatory investigations. His experience also extends to arbitration, banking-related disputes, cyber fraud matters, and constitutional remedies arising from regulatory actions.
Recognised for his analytical approach and practical understanding of complex regulatory frameworks, Sanket assists clients in developing effective litigation and dispute resolution strategies across a broad range of contentious matters.
Education
LL.B., Government Law College, Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), University of Pune
Bachelor of Arts (History), YCMOU
Professional Affiliations
Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
Student Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
Practice
Economic Offences | Litigation | Tax Law
Key Assignments
Advising and assisting clients in matters involving economic offences, anti-money laundering laws, Black Money Act proceedings, and financial crime investigations.
Supporting GST, customs, and income tax disputes, including investigations, adjudication proceedings, and writ litigation.
Assisting clients in commercial litigation, arbitration proceedings, and regulatory disputes.
Advising on matters involving cyber fraud, financial misconduct, and banking-related disputes.
Supporting litigation arising from investigations conducted by enforcement and regulatory authorities, including matters involving corporate fraud and financial irregularities.
2025-07-31
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Bombay High Court Upholds Commercial Expediency for Deductions & Sets Boundaries on AO Jurisdiction under Section 115J of the Income-tax Act
The Bombay High Court, in a decisive ruling, upheld the allowability of business expenditure incurred by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. in supporting its distressed subsidiary. The Court reaffirmed that commercial expediency justifies such deductions under Sections 28 and 37 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. It also clarified that the Assessing Officer has limited jurisdiction under Section 115J, reinforcing the sanctity of audited financials prepared under the Companies Act.
2025-05-02T07:26:30.007Z
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The Finance Act, 2024: Shareholders Liable to Pay Tax in Case of Buy-back of Shares
The Finance Act 2024 shifts the tax liability of buy-back of shares from companies to shareholders.
2025-05-03T12:36:23.415Z
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Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Cancellation of Bail Obtained Through Misrepresentation/Fraud
Uttarakhand HC denies bail due to undisclosed criminal history, affirming the need for transparency.