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Anshu Sharma & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi HC20 Aug 2024CRL.M.C./6419/2024

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The High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/34 IPC, PS Shalimar Bagh, arising from a family dispute. The petition was allowed on the basis of a compromise settlement, noting the parties had resolved their differences and that continuing proceedings would be a misuse of court process.

What did the court decide?

FIR No.131/2018 under Sections 498A/34 IPC PS Shalimar Bagh and proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

Anshu Sharma & Ors. Vs State NCT of Delhi and Anr. — Dowry and Cruelty | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- CRL.M.C. 6419/2024 & CRL.M.A. 24559/2024

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ANSHU SHARMA & ORS. .....Petitioners

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Through: Ms. Grisha Sharma, Adv.

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versus

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STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Manjeet Arya, APP for the State with SI Suneet Kumar and SI Parmod Kumar, PS Shalimar Bagh.

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANISH DAYAL

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O R D E R % 20.08.2024

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This matter has been received on transfer from the Bench of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta since the Bench is on leave.

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This petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR No.131/2018 under Sections 498A/34 IPC PS Shalimar Bagh on the basis of a settlement arrived at between the parties. Respondent No.2 has filed an affidavit and also appears through VC and duly identified by the IO stating that she has been residing with petitioner No.1 since the last 5 years and differences have already been resolved.

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Petitioner Nos.1-4 also appear through VC and duly identified by the IO.

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Considering the above settlement between the parties and the chances of conviction of the petitioners being remote and bleak, there is no use

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 28/08/2024 at 12:26:16

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continuing with proceedings of the present FIR as it would be a misuse of the process of the Court and an unnecessary burden on the State exchequer. Accordingly, the petition is allowed. Consequently, the FIR No.131/2018 under Sections 498A/34 IPC PS Shalimar Bagh and proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

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Parties shall abide by the terms of settlement.

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Accordingly, the petition is disposed of. Pending applications (if any) are disposed of as infructuous.

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Order be uploaded on the website of this Court.

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ANISH DAYAL, J

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AUGUST 20, 2024/MK

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 28/08/2024 at 12:26:16

Anshu Sharma & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

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