The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and consequent criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC after the petitioner, wishing to move ahead in life, declined to press charges against the accused, noting the divorce had already been granted.
The FIR and consequences arising therefrom are quashed.
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Through: Mr.Anurag Jain, Advocate with petitioner through V.C.
STATE(GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) AND ORS .....Respondents Through: Mr.Yasir Rauf Ansari, ASC for State with Mr.Alok Sharma and Mr.Vasu Agarwal, Advocates with SI Vineesha Respondent Nos.2 to 5 in person
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI
O R D E R
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MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J
AUGUST 22, 2024 na
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC should be quashed given the petitioner does not desire to press charges and the divorce has been granted.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Satya Wati
State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi)
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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