Karuna Krishan Thareja is a legal professional with a comprehensive and multifaceted practice that spans various intricate legal domains. 

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Key Practice Areas

 

Dispute Resolution, Writs Article 226 and 482, Criminal Writs / Revisions / Appeals; Quashing of FIRs/ Bails/ Trial; Criminal Complaints; White Collar Crimes / Economic Offences; Bank / Financial Institutions Frauds; Misappropriation and Siphoning of Funds; Defamation Cases; Prevention of Money Laundering Act; Prevention of Corruption Act; 

 

Service Law (Employment/Termination/Violation Of Company Law 2013), Matters In Relation To Indirect Taxes (Labour Cess), Electricity Law, Copyright Infringement (Digital & Offline), Family Laws (Divorce, Child Custody, Wills & Family Settlement), Domestic Violence Matters, Wills), Sexual Harassment (POSH Act 2013) POCSO Act 2012, Contract Law, IT Law (Cyber Stalking, Bullying, Violations Over The Internet); Violation of Intellectual Property Rights / Cyber Laws; Arbitration (ADR), Corporate and Commercial Law, Civil litigation amongst others.

 

Courts: Supreme Court of India and the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi and Hon’ble High Court of Allahabad (Lucknow Bench), and tribunals and forums, including TDSAT and APTEL. 

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Awards: 

1. For her consistent excellence in the legal field, Karuna Krishan Thareja has been enlisted in the prestigious Forbes India Legal PowerList twice, in both 2020 and 2022 under Top Individual Lawyers (Litigation).

2. Additionally, she has been awarded the 40 Under 40 Rising Star Award by Legal Era in 2018, further highlighting her commitment to excellence and her career trajectory in the legal profession.

3. Awarded "Roll of Honor as a Judge in the  prestigious 10th Justice PN Bhagwati National Moot Court Competition 2019” by the Chief Judicial Magistrate/Secretary District Legal Services Palwal, Haryana for judging Justice PN Bhagwati National Moot Court Competition 2019, held at MVN University, Palwal, Haryana.

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Pro-Bono Work

Karuna Krishan Thareja is also a compassionate advocate for justice. She dedicates her time and expertise to pro bono work, including serving as a legal counsel and a valuable member of the Safeguarding Team for the child rights NGO pratyek.org.in. 

Within this Child Rights Advocacy organization, she plays a pivotal role in providing crucial legal consultations, particularly on matters related to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO). Her involvement in such meaningful initiatives underscores her commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of vulnerable children in our society. 

In addition, she is on the advisory board of Indian Centre for Child and Human Rights (ICCHR) a national research centre under the supervision of UNICEF India led by the Truth & Youth and Umeed NGO.