Allowed petition to quash FIRs arising from domestic disputes. Quashed proceedings based on settlement, divorce, and remote prospects of conviction, subject to the minor child's future rights.
FIRs No. 20/2014 and 153/2024 quashed regarding petitioners; proceedings disposed of as infructuous.
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versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Hitesh Vali, APP for State with Insp. Neelamani, W/SI Rajani PS: Mandir Marg. + CRL.M.C. 6334/2024 CRL.M.A. 24212/2024 RISHI KAUSHIK & ANR. .....Petitioners Through: Mr. Nipun Katyal and Mr. Nischay Johri, Advs versus
STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Hitesh Vali, APP for State with Insp. Neelamani, W/SI Rajani PS: Mandir Marg
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANISH DAYAL O R D E R % 05.09.2024
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that the cheque has since been encashed; she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR.
ANISH DAYAL, J
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024/RK
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether an FIR can be quashed upon settlement and divorce in a domestic dispute.
Whether a settlement agreement is barred by future rights of the minor child.
KAPIL KAUSHIK
RISHI KAUSHIK & ANR.
STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.
ANISH DAYAL
As recorded by the court registry
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