In this criminal application regarding matrimonial offences, the High Court of Bombay quashed the pending criminal case and FIR as the complainant wife and husband amicably settled the dispute and jointly invited the quashing order.
Criminal Case No. 783 of 2007 and F.I.R. No. I/251/07 are quashed and set aside.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.4639 OF 2009
Santosh K. Danane & ors.
..Applicants.
v/s.
The State of Maharashtra & ors.
..Respondents.
Mr..S.B.Telgote for applicants.
Ms. S.V.Gajre, APP for State.
Mr.Sanjeev Hariakar for Respondent No.2.
CORAM:- A.M.KHANWILKAR, J
DATED :- NOVEMBER 10, 2009.
P.C.
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2007 is quashed and set aside. Petition allowed on the above terms.
(A.M.KHANWILKAR, J)
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the criminal proceedings should be quashed upon private settlement of the matrimonial dispute by joint invitation of parties?
Santosh K. Danane & ors.
The State of Maharashtra & ors.
A.M.KHANWILKAR
As recorded by the court registry
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