Syed Nasiruddin Syed Ishaquddin and Ors. v. State of Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
Quashing of criminal proceedings/FIR and charge-sheet on amicable settlement in a matrimonial dispute; offences under Sections 376, 354A, 498A, 323, 504, 506 r/w 34 IPC; Writ under Article 226 Constitution of India and Section 528 Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023; reliance on Madhukar v. State of Maharashtra, 2025 SCC OnLine SC 1415 (inherent powers fact-sensitive despite heinous nature of offences); FIR C.R. No.408 of 2020, Nayanagar Police Station, Mira Road; R.C.C. No.1611 of 2023 before 9th Joint Civil Judge and JMFC Thane; settlement affidavit dated 15 June 2025; charge-sheet dated 10 May 2023; complainant (respondent no.3) declined to prosecute. Relevant for advocates considering quashing petitions where matrimonial FIRs, including serious charges, are settled and the first informant supports closure.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition No.3367 of 2025 allowed in terms of prayer clause (a); all proceedings in connection to C.R. No.408 of 2020, including the charge-sheet, quashed.