Single judge quashes FIR and all consequent proceedings in a matrimonial dispute arising from temperament issues where parties arrived at a settlement during pendency, holding continuation would create acrimony.
The FIR No.0222/2018 under Sections 341/323/506/509/34 IPC and all other proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.
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Through: Mr Pradeep Rana, Mr Ankit Rana, Mr Deepak Chillar and Ms Tanisha Jain and Mr Tushar, Advocates along with petitioners in person.
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THE STATE & ANR. ..... Respondents
Through: Mr Raj Kumar, APP for the State with SI Anup Rana, PS Paschim Vihar West. Mr Sahil Kakkar, Advocate for R-2 along with R-2 in person.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS MAHAJAN
O R D E R
% 09.05.2024
CRL.M.A. 14264/2024
CRL.M.C. 3721/2024
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arrived at a settlement, the State has no objection in case the FIR in question is quashed.
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create further acrimony between them.
VIKAS MAHAJAN, J
MAY 9, 2024 MK
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the High Court ought to quash the FIR registered under sections 341, 323, 506, 509, and 34 IPC in a matrimonial dispute where parties have arrived at a settlement.
If no useful purpose is served by continuing proceedings after a settlement, whether all consequential proceedings should be quashed in the interest of justice.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Neeraj Sharma & Anr.
The State & Anr.
Vikas Mahajan
As recorded by the court registry
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