In a matrimonial dispute, the High Court quashed an FIR under IPC Sections 498A/406/34. A settlement was reached, divorce by mutual consent was granted, and compensation was paid to the complainant.
FIR No. 948 of 2014 and consequent proceedings quashed. Petitioner directed to pay Rs. 25,000 to respondent.
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RAJKUMAR & ORS.
..... Petitioners
Through: Mr. Akhil Sharma, Adv.
versus
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Addl. PP for the State with SI Ashish Kumar and respondent no. 3 (Smt. Jyoti) in person.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA
O R D E R % 05.01.2018
Crl. M.A. No. 192/2018 & 193/2018 (Exemptions)
Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
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petitioner agreed to pay a sum of Rs. 4,50,000/- to respondent no. 3. A sum of Rs. 2,50,000/- has also been paid in two instalments at the time of recording of First and Second Motion respectively. The marriage between the parties has since been dissolved by a decree of divorce by mutual consent on 16.10.2017.
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SANJEEV SACHDEVA, J
JANUARY 05, 2018
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC lodged due to matrimonial discord should be quashed upon settlement and mutual divorce.
Rajkumar & Ors.
Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
Sanjeev Sachdeva
As recorded by the court registry
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