High Court Delhi, Bench of S.P. Garg J, quashed FIR No. 190/2016 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC. The court found that the dispute was settled amicably with free consent after divorce, and no useful purpose would be served by continuing proceedings.
FIR No. 190/2016 and all proceedings arising therefrom quashed in the interest of justice.
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HEMANT BEHWAL & ORS
..... Petitioners
Through : Mr.Mohit Bhardwaj, Advocate with Mr.Augustine Chatterjee, Advocate.
versus THE STATE & ANR ..... Respondents Through : Ms.Neelam Sharma, APP with SI Baljit Singh, PS Mianwali Nagar. Mr.Anju Garg, Advocate for the complainant along with complainant in person.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG O R D E R % 17.05.2018
CRL.M.A.No. 9473/2018 (Exemption)
Exemption allowed subject to all just exceptions.
The application stands disposed of.
CRL.M.C. 2670/2018
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fear and 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 quashing the FIR in question. Divorce has already been granted.
S.P.GARG, J
MAY 17, 2018 / tr
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC should be quashed in the interest of justice given the amicable settlement and divorce.
Whether the dispute between the parties has been settled amicably without fear or pressure.
Whether useful purpose will be served by keeping the proceedings pending given the settlement.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Hemant Behwal & Ors
The State
S.P.Garg
As recorded by the court registry
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