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Ravinder Singh Sethi & Ors. v. State (Nct of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi HC3 Feb 2017CRL.M.C./451/2017

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The High Court of Delhi quashed an FIR registered under Sections 498-A, 406 IPC and Section 34 IPC, and disposed of the petition, after finding that the matrimonial dispute had been settled amicably and the complainant consented to quashing.

What did the court decide?

FIR No.06/2012 under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC and all proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed; petition disposed of.

Ravinder Singh Sethi & Ors. Vs State (Nct of Delhi) & Anr. — Dowry and Cruelty | Delhi HC (2017)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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CRL.M.C. 451/2017 & Crl.M.A.2003/2017

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RAVINDER SINGH SETHI & ORS.

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..... Petitioners

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Through : Mr.P.Singh, Advocate along with petitioners present in person.

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versus

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STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.

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..... Respondents Through : Ms.Manjeet Arya, APP. Complainant present in person. ASI Jai Chand, PS Mukherjee Nagar.

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

03.02.2017

(1) Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioners for quashing of FIR No.06/2012 under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station Mukherjee Nagar. It is stated that the matter has been settled with the complainant/victim amicably.

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(2) Respondent No.2-complainant is present before the Court and is identified by the Investigating Officer. I have enquired from the complainant whether the matter has been settled with the petitioners amicably without fear and pressure. She has informed that the matter CRL.M.C. 451/2017 Page 1 of 2

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has been settled without any fear or pressure and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR. It is informed that pursuant to the settlement demand draft bearing No.002726 dated 25.01.2017 for the sum of `4,50,000/-, drawn on Uco Bank has been handed over to the complainant today in the court. Divorce by mutual consent has been granted.

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(3) The petition is supported by the affidavits of the parties. Order dated 29.11.2016 of Family Court, Rohini, recording settlement between the parties is on record.

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(4) Since the complainant/Respondent No.2 has voluntarily settled the dispute with the petitioners, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings. In the interest of justice and to put an end to the litigation and to enable the parties to settle in life after divorce, FIR No.06/2012 under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station Mukherjee Nagar and all the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

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(5) The petition and all pending application(s) stand disposed of accordingly.

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S.P.GARG, J.

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FEBRUARY 03, 2017/ sa

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Ravinder Singh Sethi & Ors. v. State (Nct of Delhi) & Anr.

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