Delhi HC allowed petition under Section 482 CrPC to quash FIR registered for matrimonial discord. Court held settlement served justice and keeping case alive would create acrimony, relying on Supreme Court precedents.
FIR No. 0325/2020 and all consequential proceedings under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC are quashed.
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THE STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR. ..... Respondents Through: Mr.Satinder Singh Bawa, APP with SI Vishwas. Mr.Afroz Khan, Adv. for R-2 with R-2 (VC).
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA O R D E R
% 08.05.2024 1. This petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 seeking quashing of the FIR No. 0325/2020 registered at Police Station: Chandni Mahal, Central (Delhi) under Sections 498A/406/34 of the Indian Penal Code along with all the proceedings emanating therefrom, on the basis of settlement.
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submits that she has no objection if the present FIR is quashed.
NAVIN CHAWLA, J
MAY 8, 2024/Arya/am
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether FIR Nosquashableindivisibleoffshootmatrimonialdiscorderamicablysettledsections498A40634IPC.
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Mohd Junaid & Ors.
The State NCT of Delhi
Anonymous Respondent
Navin Chawla
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