Quashing of a matrimonial-dispute FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC after amicable settlement and divorce by mutual consent; respondent no.2 confirmed no objection, and the Court invoked Section 482 Cr.P.C. to quash the FIR.
FIR No.0481/2021 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and all consequential proceedings against the petitioners were quashed.
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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA O R D E R
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before the Mediation Centre, Dwarka Courts, Delhi.
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Parbatbhai Aahir @ Parbatbhai Bhimsinbhai Karmur & Ors. v. State of Gujarat & Ors., (2017) 9 SCC 641; and, State of Haryana & Ors. v. Bhajan Lal & Ors., 1992 Supp (1) SCC 335, this Court deems it appropriate, in the interest of justice, to exercise its inherent powers under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. to quash the FIR and all the proceedings emanating therefrom.
NAVIN CHAWLA, J
MAY 6, 2024 RN/ss
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from matrimonial discord can be quashed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. after settlement and mutual-consent divorce.
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Jitendra Raghuvanshi v. Babita RaghuvanshiRelied on
(2013) 4 SCC 58 · Who else cites this
Parbatbhai Aahir @ Parbatbhai Bhimsinbhai Karmur & Ors. v. State of Gujarat & Ors.Relied on
(2017) 9 SCC 641 · Who else cites this
State of Haryana & Ors. v. Bhajan Lal & Ors.Relied on
1992 Supp (1) SCC 335 · Who else cites this
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Rahul Chauhan and others
State
Respondent No.2 (wife of petitioner no.1)
Navin Chawla
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