Nawed Ali @ Salman Ali & Ors. v. the State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Quashing of FIR on settlement — matrimonial cruelty FIR No. 74/2019 (Ss. 498A/406/34 IPC, PS Nangloi, dated 11.02.2019); inherent/discretionary power under S. 528 BNSS (erstwhile S. 482 CrPC) to quash non-compoundable offences on compromise; parameters from Narinder Singh (2014) 6 SCC 466 and Parbatbhai Aahir (2017) 9 SCC 641; complainant's in-person consent and undertaking to withdraw related proceedings; settlement dated 13.08.2024 at Family Court counselling cell (Tis Hazari); divorce obtained; settlement amount paid (quantum unstated); legality of settlement and minor child's custody expressly left open. CRL.M.C. 5775/2025, High Court of Delhi, Justice Amit Mahajan, 21.08.2025 — petition allowed.
What did the court decide?
Quashing of FIR No. 74/2019 dated 11.02.2019 (PS Nangloi, Ss. 498A/406/34 IPC) and all consequential proceedings arising therefrom; pending application(s) disposed of.