The High Court quashed FIR No. 512/2022 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute. The parties had amicably settled the dispute, obtained a mutual consent divorce, and the complainant consented to the quashing of the case.
FIR No. 512/2022 and consequent proceedings quashed.
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Through: Ms. Yashika Verma, Advocate for petitioners along with petitioners in person (M:9319119379).
STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel (Crl.) with Mr. Abhinav and Mr. Priyam Aggarwal, Advocates with SI Sanjeet Dagar, PS Janakpuri, New Delhi.
Mr. Jagmeet Singh and Mr. Anish Sarna, Advocates for respondent No.2 with respondent No.2 in person.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI O R D E R
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No. 2 is the complainant.
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in continuance of the present criminal proceedings, it is directed that the aforesaid FIR and the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed.
MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J
JANUARY 5, 2024/ rd
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the FIR and criminal proceedings should be quashed based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce?
Whether the settlement terms have been complied with and the consent is voluntary?
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Prateek Jain & Ors.
State NCT of Delhi
Complainant/Wife
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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