Pankaj Mishra & Ors. v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Anr.
Quashing of FIR – Matrimonial dispute
Case brief
What is this about?
CRL.M.C. 1143/2026, High Court of Delhi, decided 02.05.2026 by Girish Kathpalia, J. Petitioners Pankaj Mishra & Ors. sought quashing of FIR No. 894/2022, PS Dabri, for offences under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC on the basis of a matrimonial settlement with the de facto complainant (respondent no. 2), whose marriage with petitioner no. 1 had been dissolved by divorce decree dated 06.09.2025 and who confirmed receipt of full and final settlement towards stridhan and maintenance, custody of the daughter resting with her. State (through APP Hemant Mehla) raised no objection; parties' statements previously recorded before the Joint Registrar. Petition allowed; FIR and consequent proceedings quashed. Keywords: quashing of FIR, 498A, 406, 34 IPC, matrimonial dispute, compromise, stridhan, maintenance, settlement, PS Dabri, Delhi, CRL.M.C.
What did the court decide?
Quashing of FIR No. 894/2022 of PS Dabri for offence under Section 498A/406/34 IPC together with all proceedings arising out of the same.