The 'Mastermind' behind every show cause notice and communication issued to Vodafone, the man who supervised the case as the Director of International Taxation ( tax department ) and above all, the person who was responsible for arguably the longest and probably one of the best assessment orders ever drafted - the 760 page order on Vodafone for not deducting tax at source before making the $11bn payment to Hutch.
Role in Vodafone case: To demystify the complex facts of the $11bn transaction

A ' Giantkiller' and master strategist, Parasaran has bested the biggest and best of lawyers in the last couple of years, from Salve to Jethmalani to Dastur. He pulled off one of the most stunning upsets in Indian legal history by winning the Vodafone tax case in the Bombay HC with his incisive strategy, razor sharp focus on SPA and calm demeanour under the most intense pressure.
Role in Vodafone case: To re-construct the SPA 'Chakravyuha' in SC and shoot an arrow to break Vodafone's Cayman Island defence.