Kaushal Srivastava and Anothers v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. and Anothers
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Court No. 14, Rajeev Singh, J., decided October 14, 2025; Application U/S 482 No. 4016 of 2025, Kaushal Srivastava And Anothers Vs State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. And Anothers. Keywords: Section 482 Cr.P.C.; inherent powers; quashing of entire criminal proceedings; matrimonial dispute; mediation; Mediation and Conciliation Centre; settlement agreement dated 25.8.2025; withdrawal of cases; Sections 498-A, 323, 504, 506 I.P.C.; Section 3/4 D.P. Act; Case Crime No.0018 of 2024; Criminal Case No.832/2025; Police Station Mahila Thana; District Unnao; Gian Singh Vs State of Punjab 2012 AIR SCW 5333; B.S. Joshi (2003) 3 SCC 675; Narinder Singh (2014) 6 SCC 466; application allowed; proceedings quashed.
What did the court decide?
Quashing of the entire criminal proceedings of Criminal Case No.832/2025 arising out of Case Crime No.0018 of 2024, under Sections 498-A, 323, 504, 506 I.P.C. and Section 3/4 D.P. Act, Police Station Mahila Thana, District - Unnao.