About Dhreti Bhatia
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Legal professional with almost 7 years of experience in litigation, specializing in civil and criminal law, with exposure to arbitration and mediation proceedings. Adept at handling matters independently from strategy and drafting to client advisory and court appearances. Experienced across the Supreme Court, High Court, District Courts, and Tribunals. Known for strong research, precise drafting, and effective client management. Keen to leverage litigation experience and dispute resolution exposure in both law firm and ADR-oriented roles.
Practice Areas
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Criminal
Medical Law
Civil
Family and Matrimonial
Education
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LLB, Medical Law
Notable Cases
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- Assisted in representing the petitioner before the Delhi High Court in *Rajeev Dagar v. State & Ors.*, W.P.(CRL.) 3080/2023, a significant POCSO matter in which the Court held that offences under the POCSO Act, being serious and non-compoundable, cannot be referred to mediation or settled through mediated agreements, while also examining the procedural lapses committed by the Special Court.
- Assisted in representing the appellant before the Delhi High Court in *Hoti Lal v. State of Delhi*, Crl.A. 162/2011, an appeal against conviction under Section 308(Part-II) IPC. The Court found the prosecution evidence insufficient and inconsistent, particularly in the absence of corroboration, recovery of the alleged weapon, forensic examination and reliable supporting testimony, and consequently set aside the conviction and sentence and acquitted the appellant.
- Assisted in representing the petitioner before the Delhi High Court in *Shankar @ Gori Shankar v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.*, Crl.M.C. 42/2023, concerning whether a de novo trial is required when a criminal case is committed by a Magistrate to the Court of Session under Section 323 CrPC. The Court held that Section 326 CrPC was inapplicable in the circumstances, set aside the impugned order and directed the Sessions Court to proceed with the trial from the appropriate stage, while permitting the earlier evidence of a deceased witness to be read in evidence under Section 33 of the Evidence Act.
