Bhupendra Sukhdev Yadav and Ors. v. the State of Maharashtra and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Quashing of FIR No. 435 of 2023 (MIDC Police Station, Mumbai) and Chargesheet No.1593/PW/2024 (22nd Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Andheri) in a matrimonial dispute amicably resolved after divorce; wife-Respondent No.3's affidavit (X-2, 26 February 2026) gave no objection, confirmed voluntary in Court; State APP concurred. Petition under Article 226 Constitution and S.528 BNSS 2023. Relied on Gian Singh (2012 10 SCC 303), Narinder Singh (2014 6 SCC 466), Parbatbhai Aahir (2017 9 SCC 641). WP 740/2026 allowed in terms of prayer clause (a), FIR and chargesheet quashed, petition disposed of; Ashwin D. Bhobe, J., 10 March 2026.
What did the court decide?
Criminal Writ Petition No.740 of 2026 allowed in terms of prayer clause (a); consequently, the impugned FIR (No. 435 of 2023, MIDC Police Station, Mumbai) and the chargesheet arising out of it (No.1593/PW/2024) are quashed; Writ Petition disposed of (judgment para 11).