The High Court quashed an FIR registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act after the parties mutually settled their dispute, dissolved their marriage, and the complainant raised no objection to the quashing.
FIR No.185/2021 and consequent proceedings quashed; petition disposed of.
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CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI O R D E R % 10.09.2024
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the present case. It is also submitted that the child born out of the wedlock is in the custody of respondent No.2/wife.
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MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 akc
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the FIR and consequent criminal proceedings arising from a matrimonial dispute should be quashed on the basis of aamicable settlement between the parties?
4 provisions across 4 enactments
ASHU & ORS.
STATE OF NCT, 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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