The High Court of Delhi quashed an FIR registered under Sections 323/363/365/506 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute after the parties amicably settled their differences regarding custody of a special child without coercion.
The FIR bearing No. 246/2019 and all consequential proceedings were quashed.
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THE STATE GOV.T OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR....Respondents Through: Ms. Kiran Bairwa, APP for the State
CORAM: HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE SWARANA KANTA SHARMA
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identified by the IO, has categorically stated that she has entered into compromise out of her own free will and without any pressure, coercion or threat. It is also stated by respondent no.2 that the entire dispute has been amicably settled between them.
DR. SWARANA KANTA SHARMA, J
AUGUST 01, 2025/ns
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether to quash FIR bearing No. 246/2019 registered for offences under Sections 323/363/365/506 IPC arising from a matrimonial dispute.
Whether the settlement by parties without coercion warrants quashing of proceedings in the interest of justice.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
URMILA
THE STATE GOV.T OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR
RESPONDENT NO. 2
SWARANA KANTA SHARMA
As recorded by the court registry
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