Quashing petition under Section 482 CrPC seeking to quash FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on ground of settlement. Parties had divorced by decree dated 02.06.2023; petitioner paid Rs.15 lakhs in full and final settlement. State raised no objection; respondent no.2 confirmed receipt and consent.
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KARTHIK BALAN AND ORS ..... Petitioners
Through: Mr Pulkit Dandona, Mr Krishan and Ms Manju Bala, Advocates along with petitioner no.1 in persona and petitioner nos.2 and 3 through VC.
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THE STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR ..... Respondents Through: Mr Raj Kumar, APP for the State with W/SI Neeraj, PS Dwarka South. Mr Rahul Rajpal and Mr A. A. Khan, Advocates for respondent no.2 along with respondent no.2 in person.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS MAHAJAN
O R D E R
CRL.M.A. 1940/2024
CRL.M.C. 487/2024
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that since the FIR is an outcome of a matrimonial dispute and the parties have arrived at a settlement, the State has no objection in case the FIR in question is quashed.
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paid to the respondent no.2 today in the court by the petitioner no.1 by way of Manager’s Cheque bearing No.012180 dated 01.08.2023 subsequently revalidated by the bank on 18.11.2023 issued by HDFC Bank.
VIKAS MAHAJAN, J
JANUARY 22, 2024 MK
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC should be quashed on settlement between the parties.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Karthik Balan and Ors
The State NCT of Delhi
Respondent No. 2 (former wife)
Vikas Mahajan
As recorded by the court registry
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