Tek Chand and Ors. v. the State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
CRL.M.C. 1272/2026, High Court of Delhi, order dated 16.02.2026 by Dr. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. Quashing of FIR No. 278/2016, PS Neb Sarai, Delhi (Sections 452/342/354/325/380/506/509/34 IPC) arising from matrimonial disputes between spouses; parties separated since October 2015; matter settled before Mediation Centre, Dwarka Courts vide Settlement Agreement dated 28.04.2025; divorce by mutual consent obtained; compromise affirmed in Court as voluntary and without coercion; respondent gave no objection; FIR and consequential proceedings quashed; petition disposed. Keywords: quash FIR, matrimonial dispute, compromise, settlement deed, mutual consent divorce, IPC 452 342 354 325 380 506 509 34, Neb Sarai.
What did the court decide?
Quashing of FIR No. 278/2016 registered at Police Station Neb Sarai, Delhi for offences under Sections 452/342/354/325/380/506/509/34 IPC, together with all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom; the petition stands disposed of.