Petitioner challenged FIR registration under matrimonial/disobedience sections. Court noted mutual settlement and verified parties are living together. Held quashing serves justice and proceedings need not continue.
Quashed FIR No. 464/2019 under Sections 498-A/377/406/34 IPC and all consequential proceedings.
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
Through: Mr. Rizwan Khan, Mr. Sanjay Vimal, Mr. Kuldeep Gupta, Mr. Mohd. Azeem andMr. Navy Charlie, Advocates with petitioners in person.
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THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Digam Singh Dagar, APP for State with SI Surekha.
Ms. Manisha Rawat, Advocate for R-2 with R-2 in person.
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS MAHAJAN O R D E R % 18.12.2024
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as by the Investigating Officer SI Surekha, Police Station Saket.
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Sections 498-A/377/406/34 IPC Registered at Police Station Saket, New Delhi, is quashed along with all other consequential proceedings emanating therefrom.
VIKAS MAHAJAN, J
DECEMBER 18, 2024 ‘ rs’
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the FIR under sections 498-A/377/406/34 IPC registered in a matrimonial dispute can be quashed upon settlement and reconciliation of parties.
Whether the interest of justice permits quashing of proceedings when parties have mutually agreed to live together.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Kuldeep & Ors.
The State (NCT of Delhi)
Anr.
Vikas Mahajan
As recorded by the court registry
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