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Rohan Khanduja & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi HC16 Feb 2026CRL.M.C./1296/2026

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What is this about?

Former husband and in-laws sought quashing of an FIR under sections 498-A/406/34 IPC after a mediated settlement and mutual-consent divorce decree; the complainant confirmed full performance of settlement including payment of Rs. 30 lakh, and the State raised no objection.

What did the court decide?

FIR No.0440/2024 under sections 498-A/406/34 IPC at P.S. Dabri, Dwarka quashed; all proceedings arising therefrom closed.

Rohan Khanduja & Ors. Vs State NCT of Delhi and Anr. — Dowry and Cruelty | Delhi HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- CRL.M.C. 1296/2026

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ROHAN KHANDUJA & ORS. .....Petitioners

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Through: Mr. Shubham Sharma and Mr. Jatin Bhardwaj, Advocates. Petitioner No.1 (in-person) Petitioners Nos.2 to 4, (in-person) via video-conferencing.

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versus

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STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR .....Respondents Through: Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for the State. SI Deepak Sharma. Counsel for R-2 (appearance not given) alongwith R-2 (in-person)

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANUP JAIRAM BHAMBHANI

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CRL.M.A. 5212/2026 (exemption)

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Exemption granted, subject to just exceptions.

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The application stands disposed of.

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CRL.M.C. 1296/2026

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By way of the present petition filed under section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the petitioners, who are the former husband and in-laws of the complainant/respondent No. 2, seek quashing of case FIR No.0440/2024 dated 11.07.2024 registered

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CRL.M.C. 1296/2026 Page 1 of 3

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 25/02/2026 at 15:07:24

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under sections 498-A/406/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (‘IPC’) at P.S.: Dabri, Dwarka, Delhi.

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The petition is premised on mediated Settlement Agreement dated 23.05.2025 arrived at through mediation before the Mediation Centre, Dwarka Courts, New Delhi; and Divorce Decree dated 12.01.2026, which is the culmination of petitions under sections 13B(1) and 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, whereby the parties had sought dissolution of their marriage by mutual consent.

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The petition is supported by affidavits of the petitioners, as also of respondent No. 2, alongwith proof of their IDs.

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The petitioner No.1 as well as respondent No. 2 are present in court. Petitioners Nos. 2 to 4 have joined via video-conferencing. Their credentials have been verified and they have also been identified by their respective counsel.

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The parties have confirmed that no child was born from the wed-lock.

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No appeal is stated to have been filed from the divorce decree.

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The court has queried respondent No. 2, who confirms that she has taken divorce by mutual consent; and that a settlement agreement has been entered into between the parties; and that in full-and-final settlement of all her claims including towards maintenance (past, present and future), stridhan , dowry articles, jewellery, permanent alimony, etc., she was to receive a sum of Rs. 30,00,000/-from petitioners; out of which Rs. 20,00,000/- was paid earlier and Rs. 10,00,000/- has been paid in court today, in compliance of the terms of the settlement agreement. Respondent No. 2 confirms that all aspects of the settlement have now been performed.

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CRL.M.C. 1296/2026 Page 2 of 3

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 25/02/2026 at 15:07:24

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Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, learned APP confirms that the State has no objection to the subject FIR being quashed.

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In the circumstances, in line with the law laid down by the Supreme Court in Gian Singh vs. State of Punjab & Anr. reported as (2012) 10 SCC 303 as also in Narinder Singh & Ors. vs. State of Punjab & Anr. reported as (2014) 6 SCC 466, this court sees no reason why the subject FIR and all proceedings emanating therefrom should not be quashed. This court is of the view that in light of the settlement between the contesting parties, continuing with the subject FIR and all subsequent proceedings would be an exercise in futility and would not be conducive to peace and harmony between the parties.

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Accordingly, case FIR No.0440/2024 dated 11.07.2024 registered under sections 498-A/406/34 of the IPC at P.S.: Dabri, Dwarka, Delhi is quashed. All proceedings arising therefrom also stand closed.

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Petition stands disposed-of.

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Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed-of.

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ANUP JAIRAM BHAMBHANI, J

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FEBRUARY 16, 2026 ss

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CRL.M.C. 1296/2026 Page 3 of 3

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 25/02/2026 at 15:07:24

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