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Deepak Rathore Alias Deepak Kumar and Ors. v. State Govt NCT of Delhi through SHO P.S Concerned Nihal Vihar and Anr.

Delhi HC10 Dec 2024CRL.M.C./9679/2024

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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC following an amicable settlement. The petitioners undertook not to revive the dispute, and the complainant confirmed entering the settlement voluntarily without objection to quashing.

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Quashing of FIR No.640/2018 and consequent criminal proceedings.

Deepak Rathore Alias Deepak Kumar and Ors. Vs State… — Matrimonial and Divorce | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- CRL.M.C. 9679/2024

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DEEPAK RATHORE ALIAS DEEPAK KUMAR AND ORS

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.....Petitioners

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Through: Mr.Sanket Katara, Mr.Ambuj and Mr.Harish, Advocates with petitioners in person

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versus

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STATE GOVT NCT OF DELHI THROUGH SHO P.S CONCERNED NIHAL VIHAR AND ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Shoaib Haider, APP for State

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI O R D E R

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% 10.12.2024

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The present petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR No.640/2018 registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at P.S. Nihal Vihar, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

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The present FIR is an outcome of a matrimonial dispute between the complainant/respondent No. 2 (wife) and petitioners wherein, petitioner No.1 is husband and petitioner Nos.2 to 5 are the in-laws of the complainant. 3. Learned APP for the State confirms that in the present case, the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent No.2 is the only complainant/victim.

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Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the parties have settled their dispute vide Settlement dated 10.01.2014 and that petitioner No.1 and respondent No.2 have been living together for the last one year. In terms of the settlement, respondent No.2 is now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioners.

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This is a digitally signed order. 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 18/12/2024 at 11:39:32

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The petitioners, who are present in the Court, have been identified by their counsel and the Investigating Officer. Respondent No.2, who is also present in the Court, has been identified by the Investigating Officer. The petitioners assure and undertake that they would not give any reason to the complainant to complain or revive the present petition. The undertaking is accepted, taken on record and they are made bound by the same.

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Respondent No.2 states that she has entered into the aforesaid settlement out of her own free will, volition and without any coercion. She further states that she has no objection if the present FIR and consequent proceedings are quashed.

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Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that no other proceedings are pending between the parties.

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The parties shall remain bound by the statements made in Court today.

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In view of the above facts and since no useful purpose will be served in continuance of the present criminal proceedings, it is directed that the aforesaid FIR and the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed.

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The petition is disposed of in the above terms.

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MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J

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DECEMBER 10, 2024 na

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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 18/12/2024 at 11:39:32

Deepak Rathore Alias Deepak Kumar and Ors. v. State Govt NCT of Delhi through SHO P.S Concerned Nihal Vihar and Anr.

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