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Lokendra Singh & Ors. v. the State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi HC8 Jan 2024CRL.M.C./165/2024

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Petitioners sought quashing of an FIR under 498A, 406, 34 IPC, and the Dowry Prohibition Act. After a settlement deed was executed and the marriage was legally dissolved by divorce decree with full payment of settlement dues, the Court quashed the FIR in the interest of justice.

What did the court decide?

FIR No. 363/2017 and all consequential proceedings including the pending chargesheet are quashed.

Lokendra Singh & Ors. Vs the State of NCT of Delhi & Anr. — Dowry and Cruelty | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- CRL.M.C. 165/2024 & CRL.M.A. 680/2024 (exemption)

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LOKENDRA SINGH & ORS. ..... Petitioners

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Through: Mr. Aashish K. Singh, Advocate alongwith petitioners in person.

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versus

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THE STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Sunil Kumar Gautam, APP for the State. ASI Rajvir Singh, PS New Usmanpur. R-2 in person alongwith counsel (appearance not given)

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT SHARMA

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O R D E R % 08.01.2024

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The present petition filed under Section 482 of the CrPC seeks quashing of the FIR No. 363/2017, under Sections 498A/406/34 of the IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, registered at P.S. New Usmanpur and all other consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, including the chargesheet pending before the court of Ms. Arushi Parwal, learned Metropolitan Magistrate (Mahila Court)-02, North-East District, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi.

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The marriage between petitioner no.1/husband and respondent no.2/wife was solemnized on 27.02.2016 as per Hindu rites and ceremonies. 3. No child was born out of the said wedlock.

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Due to matrimonial differences between petitioner no. 1 and respondent no. 2, the parties started residing separately since September

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This is a digitally signed order.

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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 07/05/2024 at 14:25:34

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Subsequently, respondent no.2/complainant registered an FIR against petitioner no.1 (husband), petitioner no. 2 (father-in-law), petitioner no. 3 (brother-in-law), petitioner no. 4 (sister-in-law) and petitioner no. 5 (motherin-law).

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On 21.11.2023, parties arrived at a settlement before the Delhi Mediation Centre, Karkardooma Courts and as per the said settlement deed, petitioner no.1 has agreed to pay an amount of Rs. 13,50,000/- to the respondent no.2/wife towards full and final settlement of all her claims including istridhan , permanent alimony and maintenance - present, past and future. The copy of the aforesaid settlement deed dated 21.11.2023 is on record (Annexure P-2).

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In terms of the said settlement, the marriage between the parties stands dissolved by a decree of divorce dated 03.01.2024, passed by Shri Ankur Jain-I, Judge, Family Court (North-East), Karkardooma Courts, Delhi (Annexure P-3). Further, as per the settlement deed, an amount of Rs. 10,00,000/- has already been paid to respondent no.2 and the remaining amount of Rs. 3,50,000/- has been paid to her in court today, by means of a demand draft.

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Petitioners and complainant/respondent no. 2 are present before the Court and have been duly identified by their respective counsel, as well as the Investigating Officer, ASI Rajvir Singh, PS New Usmanpur.

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A demand draft bearing no. 898544 dated 05.01.2024 for Rs. 3,50,000/- drawn on Punjab National Bank, Ghonda, Delhi, has been handed over complainant/Respondent No.2, who acknowledges the receipt of the same.

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The complainant/respondent No.2 states that the matter has been

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This is a digitally signed order.

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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 07/05/2024 at 14:25:34

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settled with the petitioners and she has no objection if the FIR is quashed. She further states that all the terms of the agreement have been complied with.

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In view of the settlement between the parties, learned APP for the State also has no objection if the present FIR is quashed.

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In Gian Singh v. State of Punjab, (2012) 10 SCC 303, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has recognized the need of amicable resolution of disputes by observing as under:-

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“61. ... In other words, the High Court must consider whether it would be unfair or contrary to the interest of justice to continue with the criminal proceedings or continuation of criminal proceedings would tantamount to abuse of process of law despite settlement and compromise between the victim and the wrongdoer and whether to secure the ends of justice, it is appropriate that criminal case is put to an end and if the answer to the above question(s) is in the affirmative, the High Court shall be well within its jurisdiction to quash the criminal proceeding.”

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In view of the aforesaid circumstances, and the fact that the parties have put a quietus to the dispute, no useful purpose will be served in continuing with the present FIR No. 363/2017, under Sections 498A/406/34 of the IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, registered at P.S. New Usmanpur and all other consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, including the chargesheet pending before the court of Ms. Arushi Parwal, learned Metropolitan Magistrate (Mahila Court)-02, North-East District, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi.

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In the interest of justice, the petition is allowed, and the FIR No. 363/2017, under Sections 498A/406/34 of the IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, registered at P.S. New Usmanpur and all other consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, including the chargesheet

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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 07/05/2024 at 14:25:34

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pending before the court of Ms. Arushi Parwal, learned Metropolitan Magistrate (Mahila Court)-02, North-East District, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi, is hereby quashed.

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Petition is allowed and disposed of accordingly.

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Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of.

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AMIT SHARMA, J

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JANUARY 08, 2024/ sn

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This is a digitally signed order.

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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 07/05/2024 at 14:25:34

Lokendra Singh & Ors. v. the State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

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