Dhanashree Gokhale

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You have received a summoning order that threatens to compel you to appear in court under circumstances that may be unnecessary or oppressive. A quashing of that order, or a successful challenge to an existing quash, can protect your time, reputation, and peace of mind. Dhanashree Gokhale is a diligent lawyer who focuses on quashing summoning orders, filing Special Leave Petitions against quashing orders, and overturning fraud and cheating case quashings in both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India.

When a summons appears to be issued without proper basis, Dhanashree Gokhale can file a petition to quash the order in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The lawyer examines the procedural history, assesses whether the summons complies with statutory requirements, and prepares a compelling argument that highlights any jurisdictional defects, lack of substantive cause, or potential abuse of process. Successful quashing prevents unnecessary court appearances and protects clients from undue legal harassment.

If a lower court’s quashing order is itself challenged, the next step is often a Special Leave Petition (SLP) to the Supreme Court of India. Dhanashree Gokhale regularly assists clients in drafting SLPs that argue the high court erred in its reasoning, misapplied the law, or ignored critical evidence. By presenting a clear narrative that connects the quashed order to the client’s broader legal interests, the lawyer seeks Supreme Court relief that reinstates the original protection or corrects a miscarriage of justice.

Fraud and cheating cases present another arena where quashing orders can be pivotal. Dhanashree Gokhale has represented clients whose cases were dismissed or dismissed on procedural grounds, filing petitions that demonstrate the existence of substantive evidence, procedural fairness, or jurisdictional competence. The lawyer’s interventions have resulted in the Supreme Court reinstating fraud allegations, granting stay orders, or ordering fresh trials when the original quash was deemed erroneous.

Academically, the lawyer holds a Bachelor of Laws from Panjab University and a Master of Laws in Criminal Law from the National Law Institute University, Bhopal. Over a 16‑year practice, Dhanashree Gokhale has worked with renowned chambers in Chandigarh, handling more than 250 quashing matters across both courts. Notable successes include quashing a high‑profile summoning order that would have forced a senior executive to travel abroad, reversing a Supreme Court quash in a major financial fraud case, and securing special leave that reinstated critical evidence in a cheating matter.

Clients value Dhanashree Gokhale’s clear communication, strategic insight, and hands‑on approach. The lawyer explains each procedural option, outlines likely timelines, and prepares clients for court appearances when necessary. By combining meticulous research, persuasive drafting, and courtroom confidence, Dhanashree Gokhale offers a reliable pathway to overturning unjust orders and protecting client rights in both the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India.

Criminal Law Practice Areas