Petitioner sought quashing of an FIR in a matrimonial dispute under Section 482 CrPC. The Delhi High Court considered the subsequent settlement and reconciliation between the parties, noting they have lived happily together since November 2023.
The FIR No. 0238/2023 and consequent criminal proceedings are quashed.
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STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Naval Kishore Jha, APP for State with ASI Mukesh PS Neb Sarai, Delhi. Mr. Shiv Chopra (DHCLSC), Advocate for complainant with complainant/respondent No.2 in person.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI O R D E R % 18.01.2024
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together since 12.11.2023.
MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J
JANUARY 18, 2024/ rd
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the FIR registered under Section 498-A IPC in a matrimonial dispute should be quashed upon amicable settlement and reconciliation between the parties.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
SUNIL KUMAR
STATE NCT OF DELHI
NCT OF DELHI
MANOJ KUMAR OHRI
As recorded by the court registry
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