Single judge allowed quashing of an FIR involving matrimonial disputes after parties reached a settlement, obtained a divorce by mutual consent, and the petitioner paid the agreed sum to the respondent.
Petition allowed; FIR No.97/2023 and all consequential proceedings quashed; Petition disposed of.
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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS MAHAJAN
O R D E R
% 10.12.2024
CRL.M.A. 37100/2024 (exemption)
CRL.M.C. 9660/2024
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who are close relatives of petitioner no.1, as well as, respondent no. 2 (former wife) are present in the Court and they have been identified by their respective counsel and by the Investigating Officer ASI Vikram Singh, PS. Karawal Nagar.
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today in the Court by the petitioner no.1 by way of Demand Draft bearing No.150012 dated 19.11.2024 issued by Punjab National Bank, NHP School, Mukand Vihar, Karawal Nagar, Delhi -110094.
VIKAS MAHAJAN, J
DECEMBER 10, 2024/dss
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act should be quashed upon settlement and divorce decree.
Whether the parties' settlement and subsequent divorce decree make continuing criminal proceedings unwarranted.
Whether the full settlement amount of Rs. 4 lacs was paid, satisfying the condition for quashing.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Mukesh Sharma and Ors.
The State, Govt. NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Vikas Mahajan
As recorded by the court registry
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