The Court quashed an FIR and related proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on an affidavit confirming an amicable settlement between the parties, citing relevant Supreme Court precedents.
Quashing of FIR No. 177/2019 and all proceedings emanating therefrom against the petitioners.
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THE STATE & ANR. ..... Respondents Through: Ms.Priyanka Dalal, APP alongwith SI Vijay Dutt. R-2 in person.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA O R D E R
% CRL.M.A. 34696/2023
05.01.2024
CRL.M.C. 1945/2022
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they have entered into a Memorandum of Settlement in January 2021.
NAVIN CHAWLA, J
JANUARY 5, 2024/Arya/am
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the FIR registered under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC deserves to be quashed in light of an amicable settlement between the parties.
Whether the continuation of proceedings would serve any useful purpose given the settlement.
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