Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal Writ Petition 4495 of 2025, Bombay High Court, Coram Sarang V. Kotwal & Shyam C. Chandak JJ., decided 30-09-2025. Quashing of FIR C.R.No.426/2023 dated 14/11/2023, APMC Police Station, Navi Mumbai, under Sections 376 and 376(2)(n) IPC (rape); charge-sheet filed; parties settled, married with a child, residing together; complainant's affidavit seeking withdrawal of prosecution; FIR and consequent proceedings quashed in interest of justice and of the child; petition allowed and disposed of. Advocates: Jyoti Shahu (petitioner), Sangita Phad APP (State), Devki Sahu (complainant).
What did the court decide?
Quashing and setting aside of FIR C.R.No.426/2023 registered at APMC Police Station, Navi Mumbai under Sections 376 and 376(2)(n) IPC and all consequent proceedings arising therefrom; Petition disposed of accordingly. ¶16