Jahera Bano v. State of U.P. and Another
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Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing on mediation settlement: Allahabad High Court allowed Application U/S 482 No. 18626 of 2024 (Jahera Bano vs State of U.P. and Another) on 20.02.2025 and quashed the proceedings of the case and the summoning order/charge sheet. Underlying matter: maintenance application Case No. 168 of 2023 under Section 125 Cr.P.C. (Jahera Bano Vs. Abid Ali) before Principal Judge, Family Court, Kaushambi. Mediation referral order dated 10.06.2024; settlement dated 12.11.2024 following Interim Settlement dated 10.09.2024; parties (husband and wife) reunited and agreed to withdraw cases (mediation report para 7(f)). Apex Court precedents applied: B.S. Joshi (2003)4 SCC 675; Nikhil Merchant (2008) 9 SCC 677; Manoj Sharma (2008) 16 SCC 1; Gian Singh (2012) 10 SCC 303; Shaifullah 2013 (83) ACC 278; Parbatbhai Ahir (2017) 9 SCC 641. Decided on records as no counsel for applicant appeared. Neutral citation 2025:AHC:24874.