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Tushar Bansal & Ors. v. State (Nct of Delhi) & Anr.

Delhi HC12 Dec 2025W.P.(CRL)/2371/2025

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Petition to quash a dowry-harassment FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC after the parties settled their dispute through mediation, obtained divorce, and the settlement amount was paid in full. With the complainant and State consenting, the court quashed the FIR and all consequential proceedings and disposed of the petition.

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FIR No. 0912/2023 PS Adarsh Nagar (Sections 498A/406/34 IPC) and all consequential proceedings quashed; pending applications disposed of.

Tushar Bansal & Ors. Vs State (Nct of Delhi) & Anr. — Dowry and Cruelty | Delhi HC (2025)

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*** IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI**

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% Date of decision: 12.12.2025

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W.P.(CRL) 2371/2025 TUSHAR BANSAL & ORS. .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Arvind Kumar, Adv. with all petitioners in person. versus

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STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR. .....Respondent Through: Mr. Sanjay Lao, St. Counsel with SI Akansha, PS Adarsh Nagar.

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Mr. Raj kumar, Mr. Atul Singh Rawat, Mr. Sancheet Sharma, Advs. for R-2 with R-2 in person.

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CORAM:HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA JUDGMENT(ORAL)

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RAVINDER DUDEJA, J.

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This is a petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, seeking quashing of FIR No. 0912/2023, dated 30.12.2023, registered at P.S Adarsh Nagar, Delhi under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and all proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of settlement between the parties.

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The factual matrix giving rise to the instant case is that the marriage between Petitioner No. 3 and Respondent no. 2/complainant

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Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:VAISHALI PRUTHI Signing Da te:1 2.12.2025 18:46:23

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was solemnized on 14.01.2011 as per Hindu Rites and ceremonies. However, on account of temperamental differences Petitioner No. 3 and Respondent No. 2 started living separately.

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As per averments made in the FIR, Respondent No. 2 was subjected to physical and mental harassment on account of dowry demands by the petitioners. FIR No. 0912/2023 was lodged at the instance of respondent no. 2 at PS Adarsh Nagar under sections 498A/406/34 IPC against the petitioners.

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During the course of proceedings, the parties amicably resolved their disputes before Delhi Mediation Centre, Rohini Courts, Delhi and the terms of settlement were written in the form of Settlement/Agreement dated 30.05.2024. It is submitted that petitioner no.3 and respondent no. 2 have obtained divorce on 11.12.2025 and the petitioner no. 3 has paid the entire settlement amount of Rs. 15,00,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Lac Only) to respondent no. 2 from the 1/3^rd share received out of the total sale consideration amount of property bearing no. D-10 Prithviraj Road sold by the petitioner no.2 as per the schedule in the settlement. Copy of the settlement agreement dated 30.05.2024 has been annexed as Annexure P-2. Copy of the Divorce Decree filed and taken on record.

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Parties are physically present before the Court. They have been identified by their respective counsels as well as by the Investigating Officer SI Akansha, from PS Adarsh Nagar.

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Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:VAISHALI PRUTHI Signing Da te:1 2.12.2025 18:46:23

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Respondent No. 2 confirms that the matter has been amicably settled with the petitioners without any force, fear, coercion and she has received the entire settlement amount and has no objection if the FIR No. 0912/2023 is quashed against the Petitioners.

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In view of the settlement between the parties, learned Additional PP appearing for the State, also has no objection if the present FIR No. 0912/2023 is quashed.

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Hon’ble Supreme Court has recognized the need of amicable settlement of disputes in Rangappa Javoor vs The State Of Karnataka And Another , Diary No. 33313/2019, 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 74, Jitendra Raghuvanshi & Ors. vs Babita Raghuvanshi &Anr., (2013) 4 SCC 58 & in Gian Singh vs State of Punjab (2012) 10 SCC 303 .

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Further, it is settled that the inherent powers under section 482 of the Code are required to be exercised to secure the ends of justice or to prevent abuse of the process of any court. Further, the High Court can quash non-compoundable offences after considering the nature of the offence and the amicable settlement between the concerned parties. Supreme Court and this Court have repeatedly held that the cases arising out of matrimonial differences should be put to a quietus if the parties have reached an amicable settlement. Reliance may be placed upon B.S. Joshi v. State of Haryana, (2003) 4 SCC .

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Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:VAISHALI PRUTHI Signing Da te:1 2.12.2025 18:46:23

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In view of the above facts that the parties have amicably resolved their differences out of their own free will and without any coercion, it would be in the interest of justice, to quash the abovementioned FIR and the proceedings pursuant thereto.

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In the interest of justice, the petition is allowed, and the FIR No. 0912/2023, dated 30.12.2023, registered at P.S Adarsh Nagar, Delhi under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and all the other consequential proceeding emanating therefrom is hereby quashed.

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Petition is allowed and disposed of accordingly.

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Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of.

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RAVINDER DUDEJA, J December 12, 2025 MA

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed By:VAISHALI PRUTHI Signing Da te:1 2.12.2025 18:46:23

Tushar Bansal & Ors. v. State (Nct of Delhi) & Anr.

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