The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute, relying on a Memorandum of Understanding and a mutual divorce decree signed by the parties and the verified encashment of the settlement amount.
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RAMEET SINGH & ORS. ..... Petitioners
Through: Mr.Navjot Singh and Mr.Vivek Kumar, Advocates with petitioners in person
versus
STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. ..... Respondents Through: Mr.Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel with Mr.Abhinav Kumar Arya, Advocate with SI Dhyanendra Mr.Surender Singh and Mr.Ashwani Ojha, Advocates for respondent No.2 with respondent No.2 in person
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI
O R D E R % 27.05.2024
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This is a digitally signed order.
The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 30/05/2024 at 12:25:55
MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J
MAY 27, 2024 na
This is a digitally signed order.
The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 30/05/2024 at 12:25:55
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the FIR registered under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute should be quashed in light of an amicable settlement and mutual divorce decree.
Whether the quashing of criminal proceedings is appropriate when the parties have settled their dispute via a Memorandum of Understanding.
Whether the High Court should continue criminal proceedings that no longer serve any useful purpose after settlement.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Rameet Singh & Ors.
State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Manoj Kumar Ohri
As recorded by the court registry
A constitutional writ petition in a criminal context, most commonly habeas corpus or a challenge to an FIR or detention order.
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