Yatin Sharma v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Keywords: quashing of FIR; matrimonial dispute; cruelty and dowry demand allegations; S.498-A, 323, 504, 506 read with 34 IPC; Hinjewadi police station; FIR/C.R. No.36 of 2025; amicable settlement between spouses; complainant-wife's affidavit of no objection; parties residing separately; divorce proceedings before competent Court in Canada; writ petition, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction, Bombay High Court; petition allowed; FIR and proceedings quashed and set aside. Bench: Sarang V. Kotwal & Shyam C. Chandak, JJ. Counsel: Rahul Khan (Petitioners); Sharmila S. Kaushik, APP (Respondent No.1-State); K. K. Khamare (Respondent No.2). Decision dated 17 September 2025.
What did the court decide?
Quashing and setting aside of the impugned FIR bearing C.R. No.36 of 2025 registered with the Hinjewadi police station under Sections 498-A, 323, 504, 506 read with 34 IPC against the Petitioners, together with all proceedings arising out of the said FIR.