A matrimonial dispute FIR was quashed under inherent Cr.P.C. powers after the parties settled their disputes by a mediation agreement and obtained divorce; respondent no.2 affirmed the settlement without coercion and consented to quashing.
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SUSHIL KANSAL AND OTHERS ..... Petitioners Through: Mr.Baldev Sharma, Adv.
versus
STATE(NCT OF DELHI) AND ANR ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Shoaib Haider, APP with SI Shivendra Singh. Respondent no.2 in person.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN CHAWLA O R D E R % 14.02.2024
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Parbatbhai Aahir @ Parbatbhai Bhimsinbhai Karmur & Ors. v. State of Gujarat & Ors. (2017) 9 SCC 641 and State of Haryana & Ors. v. Bhajan Lal & Ors. 1992 Supp (1) SCC 3, this Court deems it appropriate, in the interest of justice, to exercise its inherent powers under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C. to quash the FIR and all the proceedings emanating therefrom.
NAVIN CHAWLA, J
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1 issue framed by the court
Should FIR No. 412/2020 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Section 4 Dowry Prohibition Act be quashed on the basis of a settlement between the parties?
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3 provisions across 3 enactments
Sushil Kansal and others
State (NCT of Delhi)
Respondent no. 2
Navin Chawla
As recorded by the court registry
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