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Raj Kumar & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi HC4 Aug 2025CRL.M.C./2724/2025

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Quashing of FIR on matrimonial settlement; Section 498A/406/34 IPC; FIR No. 469/2023 PS Amar Colony; de facto complainant compromise before Joint Registrar; Rs.2,00,000/- full and final settlement; divorce decree; no child born of wedlock; complainant unwilling to prosecute; State no objection; interest of justice, trial avoided; CRL.M.C. 2724/2025; Delhi High Court; Justice Girish Kathpalia.

What did the court decide?

Quashing of case FIR No. 469/2023 of PS Amar Colony for offence under Section 498A/406/34 IPC and of all proceedings arising out of the same. ¶19

Raj Kumar & 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: 04.08.2025

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CRL.M.C. 2724/2025 RAJ KUMAR & ORS. .....Petitioners

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Through: Mr. Rohit, Advocate.

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versus

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STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondent Through: Ms. Manjeet Arya, APP for State with ASI Mehar Chand, PS Amar Colony

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CORAM: JUSTICE GIRISH KATHPALIA

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J U D G M E N T (ORAL)

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The petitioners seek quashing of case FIR No. 469/2023 of PS Amar Colony for offence under Section 498A/406/34 IPC on the ground that complainant de facto ( respondent no.2 ) has settled the disputes with the petitioners. Detailed statements of parties were recorded by the concerned Joint Registrar.

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I have spoken with respondent no.2 present in court and identified by Investigating Officer/ASI Mehar Chand. It is stated by respondent no.2 that she has compromised all disputes with the petitioners, whereby towards full and final settlement, she has received a sum of Rs.2,00,000/- from petitioners and marriage between her and petitioner no.1 stands dissolved by decree of divorce, and there is no child born out of their wedlock. That being so, respondent no.2 submits that she does not want to pursue

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CRL.M.C. 2724/2025 Page 1 of 2 pages

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Digitally signed by GIRISH GIRISH KATHPALIA KATHPALIA Date: 2025.08.04 16:42:18 +05'30'

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed By:NEETU N NAIR Signing Da te:0 4.08.2025 17:12:39

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prosecution of petitioners.

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State has no objection to this petition.

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Considering the above circumstances, I am satisfied that it would be in the interest of justice not to push the parties through trial.

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Therefore, the petition is allowed and accordingly the FIR No. 469/2023 of PS Amar Colony for offence under Section 498A/406/34 IPC and proceedings arising out of the same are quashed.

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Digitally signed by GIRISH GIRISH KATHPALIA KATHPALIA Date: 2025.08.04 16:42:03 +05'30'

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GIRISH KATHPALIA (JUDGE)

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AUGUST 4, 2025/ ry

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CRL.M.C. 2724/2025

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Page 2 of 2 pages

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Signature Not Verified