Pankaj Singh & Ors. v. State (Gnctd) & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(CRL) 1644/2025, High Court of Delhi, Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, 26.05.2025 — Quashing of FIR No. 737/2023 (Sections 498A/406/34 IPC, PS Prem Nagar, Delhi) filed on wife's complaint against husband Pankaj Singh & Ors., on basis of amicable Settlement/Compromise dated 10.09.2024 before Mediation Centre, Rohini District Courts; statements recorded before Joint Registrar; parties appeared in person, endorsed settlement voluntarily, undertook to withdraw mutual proceedings; Court held continuation futile in family matter and quashed FIR and consequent proceedings; petition disposed. Keywords: quashing of FIR, matrimonial dispute, 498A, 406, 34 IPC, amicable settlement, Article 226, Section 482 CrPC, Section 528 BNSS 2023.
What did the court decide?
Quashing of FIR No. 737/2023 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station Prem Nagar, Delhi, and the consequent proceedings emanating therefrom.