Pragalbh is a dedicated and accomplished practitioner in the Dispute Resolution practice in Delhi, with over 8 years of experience in arbitration, civil and commercial litigation, insolvency, and labour/employment law matters. He advises clients on complex legal issues and contemporary developments, representing them before courts, tribunals, commissions, and arbitral forums. In addition to litigation, he provides corporate advisory and legal opinions to help clients navigate complex legal frameworks and make informed business decisions. An alumnus of National Law University, Odisha, and enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi, Pragalbh is recognized for delivering strategic, tailored solutions to challenging legal disputes.
Representative Clients :
Standard Chartered Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, JSW Steel Coated Products Limited, Volvo Auto India Private Limited, Standard Chartered Securities (India) Limited, NLMK India, Paragon Packaging, Ford Credit India Pvt. Ltd.
Practice Focus
Arbitration
Arbitration proceedings and drafting of arbitration notices, statements of claim and defence, and applications under Sections 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Commercial Litigation
Commercial suits and recovery proceedings before the High Courts and commercial courts.
Insolvency
Insolvency matters under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code before the NCLT and NCLAT.
Consumer Disputes
Consumer disputes involving builder-buyer, automobile and insurance claims before the NCDRC and State Consumer Commissions.
Labour Disputes
Labour and employment disputes before the Labour Courts.
Forums & Jurisdictions
Constitutional Courts
Supreme Court of India · High Court of Delhi · High Court of Bombay · High Court of Uttarakhand
Tribunals
NCLT · NCLAT · NCDRC · National Green Tribunal
Other Forums
Labour Courts
Representative Matters & Reported Cases
Cyrus Investments Pvt. Ltd. v. Tata Sons Ltd. & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) No. 254 of 2018 (Sections 241, 242, Companies Act, 2013 · Oppression & Mismanagement · Successful)
Tata Consultancy Services Limited v. Cyrus Investments Pvt. Ltd.
C.A. No. 13-14/2020 (Sections 241, 242, Companies Act, 2013)
Axis Finance Limited v. Standard Chartered Bank
Commercial Arbitration Application No. (L) 38317 of 2025 (Section 9) and No. (L) 16400 of 2026 (Section 11) · Successful
Navneet Gupta v. Bharat Tractors Private Limited
Company Appeal (AT) No. 199 of 2019 (Sections 421, 241, 242, 59, Companies Act, 2013) · Won
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited v. State of Uttarakhand
WPMS/67/2026 · Successful; stay of order dated 18.12.2025
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited v. Chief Controlling Revenue Authority, UK, Nainital
WPMS No. 3750 of 2025 (Article 227; Section 47-A(3), Indian Stamp Act, 1899) · Successful in securing stay
Bharat Hotels Ltd. v. NMDC
WP (C) 6239/2019 (stay of demand notice and demolition order by NDMC and L&DO) · Successful in securing interim stay
Deutsche Bank AG v. Nalini Gupta & Ors.
2025:DHC:8127-DB (Section 34, SARFAESI Act)
Mahindra & Mahindra v. Neelam Auto
Section 37, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 · Represented the Appellant
Emaar MGF Land Ltd. & Anr. v. Chanbir Singh Mann & Anr.
First Appeal No. 17 of 2011 · Successful
Hindustan Unilever Limited v. Eureka Forbes Limited & Anr.
CS(COMM) No. 236/2018 (Patents Act, 1970) · Successful
Rama Shanker Agarwal v. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Original Application No. 82/2025 (CZ) · Successful, secured deletion
Novi Digital Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. v. Five Desi & Ors.
CS(COMM) 1249/2016 (Copyright Act, 1957)
Pankaj Mahajan v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office
Bail Appln. 1813/2022 · Successful in securing bail
Parminder Singh Pental v. EMAAR MGF Land Limited
CC/980/2016 · Successful
Rana Vikram Anand v. EMAAR MGF Land Ltd.
CC/248/2018 · Successful
Bharadwaj Venkatavaraghavan Thiruvenkata v. Serious Fraud Investigation Office & Ors.
W.P.(CRL) 413/2022 (revocation of Look Out Circular)
Union of India v. SPCPL
Arbitration · Successful in defence
Shekhar Setu v. EMAAR MGF Land Ltd.
CC/200/2018 · Successful
Veena Devi v. Scandia Motorcars Pvt. Ltd.
CC/50/2022 (manufacturing defect) · Represented the manufacturer, successfully defended
Transactions
Key Work Highlights
Notable Work Highlights
- Served as a Judicial Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant to Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vinod Goel at the High Court of Delhi.
- Secured a stay for Mahindra & Mahindra Limited before the High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital (WPMS/67/2026) against an order dated 18.12.2025 that vested 8 acres of land, housing the client’s operational factory employing more than 1,000 people, in the State Government under Section 167 of the UPZALR Act, 1950.
- Represented clients in Cyrus Investments Pvt. Ltd. v. Tata Sons Ltd. & Ors., Company Appeal (AT) No. 254 of 2018, NCLAT, Delhi, an oppression and mismanagement dispute under Sections 241 and 242 of the Companies Act, 2013. Successful.
Indicative Experience
- Represented clients in proceedings under Sections 9 and 10 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 before the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Delhi.
- Conducted and managed multiple arbitration proceedings before arbitral tribunals, including drafting notices invoking arbitration, statements of claim and defence, rejoinders, affidavits of evidence, and applications under Sections 9, 11, 16, and 17 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
- Appeared and argued independently before the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi, NCLT, National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), and various trial courts and quasi-judicial authorities.
- Successfully represented leading real estate developers in builder-buyer disputes before Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA), the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Delhi, and the NCDRC.
- Advised multinational corporations on labour law compliance, employment-related disputes, and employee separation matters.
- Rendered legal opinions on issues including encashment of Performance Bank Guarantees from EPC contractors.
- Appeared on behalf of the Official Liquidator in multiple matters before Courts and Tribunals to facilitate closure and dissolution of companies under liquidation.
- Represented clients before the Hon’ble High Court and obtained interim relief and stay orders against decisions passed by the NCDRC.
- Appeared before the Hon’ble National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) and the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in matters relating to oppression and mismanagement under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Provided legal opinions and strategic advisory on contemporary legal issues and evolving regulatory frameworks across corporate and commercial sectors.
Expertise
Key Facts
20
Reported Matters & Cases
4
Journal Publications
2
Speaking Engagements
Education
B.B.A., LL.B.
National Law University Odisha
Certifications & Memberships
Awards & Recognition
Panel Appointments
Representative Clients
Prior Experience
Judicial Law Clerk-cum-Research Assistant to Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vinod Goel, High Court of Delhi.
Worked with a Senior Advocate handling criminal and white-collar crime matters.
Journal Publications
The Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill, 2014: Will GST bring in the necessary tax reform to the Indian tax regime? WBNUJS International Journal of Law and Policy Review.
Creativity deficiency in the Indian Film Industry: A Study Highlighting the Copyright Laws of India and the notable incidents of Infringements. The RMLNLU Law Journal on Communications, Media, Entertainment & Technology (Volume 1).
The curious case of Trademark Dilution in India: Analysing the significance of ITC Ltd. v. Philip Morris Ltd. in the Indian Trademark regime. RGNUL Student Law Review (Volume 2, Issue 1).
A critical appraisal of the Fair Dealing doctrine under Copyright Law in India: Highlighting the imperative need for reform. Student Bar Journal, HNLU (Volume II).
Speaking Engagements
Assessing the criminal liability of Artificial Intelligence: Time for criminal law to evolve? National Seminar on Criminology, Crime and the Criminal Justice System, UPES.
A new dimension to Criminal Justice Administration: Making a case for Plea Bargaining in India as a tool for providing restorative justice. International Conference on Victim Compensation and Restorative Justice, RGNUL, Patiala.