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Amit Kumar and Others v. State of NCT of Delhi and Another

Delhi HC14 Aug 2025CRL.M.C./5584/2025

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Petition to quash an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of a matrimonial settlement. The de facto complainant confirmed the compromise, receipt of Rs.9,75,000 towards stridhan and alimony, and divorce decree. The High Court allowed the petition and quashed the FIR and consequential proceedings.

What did the court decide?

FIR No. 225/2019 of PS Mansarovar Park under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and proceedings arising therefrom quashed; pending application disposed of.

Amit Kumar and Others Vs State of NCT of Delhi and Another — Dowry and Cruelty | Delhi HC (2025)

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$~35

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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% Date of Decision: 14.08.2025

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- CRL.M.C. 5584/2025 & CRL.M.A. 23980/2025

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AMIT KUMAR AND OTHERS .....Petitioners

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Through: Mr. Bharat Saini, Advocate.

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versus

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STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANOTHER .....Respondents Through: Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for State with Inspector Nitu Kumar, PS Jyoti Nagar.

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Ms. Pinki, Advocate for R-2 with R- 2.

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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 FIR No. 225/2019 of PS Mansarovar Park 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.

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Learned APP accepts notice and submits that State has no serious objection to this petition.

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Respondent no.2 present in court with her counsel and identified by

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CRL.M.C. 5584/2025

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Page 1 of 2 pages Digitally signed by GIRISH KATHPALIA DN: c=IN, o=HIGH COURT OF DELHI, 2.5.4.20=8401dd889b27a77b2f65ffffe4afec45569a GIRISH f3962c6fb4835d435f97626cacca, ou=HIGH COURT OF DELHI,CID - 7047638, postalCode=110003, st=Delhi, serialNumber=d3e86796451ec45c07b5d15570996 KATHPALIA b40f80cbd2eee60402c487965ff801e26fa, cn=GIRISH KATHPALIA Date: 2025.08.14 18:10:59 -07'00'

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed By:NEETU N NAIR Signing Da te:1 4.08.2025 18:15:41

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Investigating Officer/Inspector Nitu Kumar accepts notice.

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I have spoken with respondent no.2 in Hindi and it is stated by her that she has compromised the disputes with the petitioners. It is stated by respondent no.2 that marriage between her and petitioner no.1 already stands dissolved by way of decree of divorce; that they have a son, currently aged about 07 years, whose custody shall be with her; and that towards full and final settlement of all her claims pertaining to stridhan and alimony, she has received a total amount of Rs.9,75,000/-, out of which the last installment of Rs.2,75,000/- has been received today through demand draft. Respondent no.2 submits that she does not wish to pursue prosecution of the petitioners.

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Having spoken with respondent no.2, 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 FIR No. 225/2019 of PS Mansarovar Park for offence under Section 498A/406/34 IPC as well as proceedings arising out of the same are quashed. Pending application stands disposed of.

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Digitally signed by GIRISH KATHPALIA DN: c=IN, o=HIGH COURT OF DELHI, 2.5.4.20=8401dd889b27a77b2f65ffffe4af GIRISH ec45569af3962c6fb4835d435f97626cacc a, ou=HIGH COURT OF DELHI,CID - 7047638, postalCode=110003, st=Delhi, serialNumber=d3e86796451ec45c07b5d KATHPALIA 15570996b40f80cbd2eee60402c487965f f801e26fa, cn=GIRISH KATHPALIA Date: 2025.08.14 18:10:21 -07'00'

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GIRISH KATHPALIA (JUDGE)

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AUGUST 14, 2025/ ry

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CRL.M.C. 5584/2025

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Page 2 of 2 pages

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Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:NEETU N NAIR Signing Da te:1 4.08.2025 18:15:41

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