Chandansingh Shekhawat

Chandansingh Shekhawat

Partner

+ 91 22 42410019

chandan.shekhawat@parinamlaw.com

Mumbai, India

Practice Areas

Languages
English
Hindi
Marwari
Marathi
Gujarati
Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
  • LL.B, K.C. Law College, Mumbai
  • B.Com, Mumbai University

Introduction

Chandansingh is part of the firm’s criminal litigation and white-collar disputes team. With a decade of experience under his belt, Chandansingh is adept at advising and representing clients in all types of disputes particularly those that involve provisions of PMLA Act, FEMA, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, The Bribery Act (UK), FCPA (USA), Prevention of Corruption Act, MCOCA, Drugs and Cosmetic Act, FSSAI Act, PCPNDT Act, COPTA Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, MPID Act, and cyber laws. He also represents and advises clients in prosecutions under the Companies Act by SFIO, and prosecutions under the GST Act, Customs Act, MOFA, UAPA, NIA, Red Corner Notices, Look Out Circulars, Repatriation of Prisoners, amongst others. In addition to the above, he is regarded for his expertise in service matters before the Administrative Tribunal, disputes under the Co-operative Societies Act, Rent Act, as well as custody and matrimonial disputes. Chandansingh has conducted several high-profile litigations, dealing with live issues having an impact on the political, educational, financial, legal and other sectors of the State of Maharashtra and India. He practices on the Original and Appellate Side of the Bombay High Court, the Supreme Court of India and several other courts, tribunals, and authorities across India.

Indicative Experience

  • Represented and advised foreign and Indian HNIs, MNCs, financial institutions, bureaucrats and politicians in the matters arising out of The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, FEMA and in prosecutions under The Companies Act by SFIO.
  • Represented and advised clients on Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, Red Corner Notice, Look Out Circular and Repatriation of Prisoners.
  • Represented and advised co-operative societies, banks and individuals in matters pertaining to Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act (MPID).
  • Represented and advised clients including public officers in Anti-Corruption cases in India as well as on the foreign anti bribery laws i.e., The Bribery Act (UK) and FCPA (USA).
  • Represented clients in matters pertaining to bodily offences, syndicate crimes under MCOCA, the Unlawful Activity (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and National Investigation Agency Act (NIA), Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) and other IPC offences.
  • Represented and advised clients in cases pertaining to Information Technology Act, cyber fraud, and deep fakes.
  • Represented and advised pharma companies, doctors and hospitals in prosecutions under the Drugs and Cosmetic Act, PCPNDT Act and other offences.
  • Represented and advised FMCG clients on FSSAI Act and COPTA Act.
  • Representing and advising developers and flat purchasers in MOFA and IPC related matters.
  • Represented and advised clients on matters related to GST and Customs Act and appearing before the concerned tribunals.
  • Represented and advised educational institutions and universities on educational matters.
  • Represented and advised co-operative societies and individuals in the matters pertaining to Co-operative Societies Act.
  • Represented and advised clients in proceedings before State and National Consumer Forum.
  • Represented and advised clients in revenue proceedings before the Revenue Minister, Revenue Authorities, Divisional Commissioner, Rent Act.
  • Represented and advised clients in matrimonial disputes including the Domestic Violence Act.

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