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Rajeev Kumar Chauhan v. State & Anr.

Delhi HC6 Feb 2017CRL.M.C./491/2017

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The High Court of Delhi allowed a petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash an FIR registered under Sections 498A, 406 of IPC and 34 IPC. The court noted the dispute was settled amicably, divorce by mutual consent was granted, and the remaining settlement amount was paid in court.

What did the court decide?

FIR No.755/2014 registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and all proceedings arising therefrom were quashed.

Rajeev Kumar Chauhan Vs State & Anr. — Dowry and Cruelty | Delhi HC (2017)

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$~75

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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- CRL.M.C. 491/2017

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RAJEEV KUMAR CHAUHAN ..... Petitioner Through : Mr.S.K.Pathak, Advocate along with petitioner in person.

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versus STATE & ANR. ..... Respondents Through : Mr.Amit Gupta, APP. Mr.Pankaj Kumar, Advocate for R2 along with R2 in person.

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG O R D E R % 06.02.2017

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CRL.M.A.No.2132/2017 (Exemption)

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Exemption allowed subject to all just exceptions.

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The application stands disposed of.

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CRL.M.C. 491/2017

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Present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No.755/2014 registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Dwarka South. It is stated that the matter has been settled amicably with the complainant / respondent No.2 vide settlement agreement dated 18.05.2016.

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Complainant / respondent No.2 is present with counsel and has been identified by her counsel. I have enquired from the complainant CRL.M.C. 491/2017 page 1 of 2

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if she has settled the dispute with the petitioner amicably without any fear or pressure. She has informed that all the disputes between the parties have been resolved amicably with her free consent and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR in question. Divorce by mutual consent has already been granted. Pursuant to the settlement, remaining amount of ` 10 lacs by way of demand draft bearing No.507421 dated 23.01.2017 drawn on ICICI Bank has been given to the complainant in the Court today. Copy of which has been placed on record.

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The petition is supported by affidavits of the parties. Copy of settlement agreement dated 18.05.2016 has been placed on record. Since the dispute between the parties has been settled, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings. In the interest of justice and to enable the parties to settle in life after divorce, FIR No.755/2014 registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Dwarka South and all the proceedings arising therefrom are quashed.

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The petition stands disposed of accordingly.

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S.P.GARG, J

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FEBRUARY 06, 2017 / tr

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CRL.M.C. 491/2017

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