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Haradhan and Ors. v. the State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi HC23 Sept 2024W.P.(CRL)/2922/2024

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Petitioners sought quashing of FIR registered under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC based on a settlement. With payment of outstanding dues and divorce finalized, Court found chances of conviction remote, quashing the FIR to prevent misuse of process.

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FIR No.306/2019 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

Haradhan and Ors. Vs the State of NCT of Delhi and Anr. — Matrimonial and Divorce | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- W.P.(CRL) 2922/2024 CRL.M.A. 28589/2024

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HARADHAN AND ORS .....Petitioners

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Through: Mr. Kamal Kumar, Adv.

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versus

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THE STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Anand V. Khatri, ASC for the State. Ms. Meenu Sharma, Adv. for R-2.

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANISH DAYAL

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This petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR No.306/2019 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC PS Govind Puri basis settlement dated 27^th March, 2023 arrived at with the facilitation of the Mediation Centre, Saket Courts, which is on record of this Court.

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The final outstanding balance of Rs.40,000/- has been paid to respondent No.2, who is present in Court, who acknowledges the receipt of the same. She has no objection to the quashing of the FIR. The petitioner No.1 is present in Court, whereas petitioner Nos.2-5 are present through VC and duly identified by the IO.

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The marriage of petitioner No.1 and respondent No.2 has culminated in a divorce dated 11^th October, 2023. No child was born out of wedlock.

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Considering the above settlement between the parties and the chances

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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 04/07/2025 at 04:31:51

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of conviction of the petitioners being remote and bleak, there is no use continuing with proceedings of the present FIR as it would be a misuse of the process of the Court and an unnecessary burden on the State exchequer. Accordingly, the petition is allowed. Consequently, the FIR No.306/2019 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC PS Govind Puri and proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

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Parties shall abide by the terms of settlement.

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Accordingly, the petition is disposed of. Pending applications (if any) are disposed of as infructuous.

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Order be uploaded on the website of this Court.

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ANISH DAYAL, J

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024/MK

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Haradhan and Ors. v. the State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

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