The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and consequential proceedings under IPC, POCSO, and PCMA after the victim attained majority, families accepted the marriage, and an amicable settlement was reached without coercion.
Quashing of FIR No. 394/2023 and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom.
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KARAN AND ANOTHER .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Amit Kumar, Mr. Raj Kishor and Mr. Bambam Pandey, Advocates along with petitioner-in-person.
versus
STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Naresh Kumar Chahar, APP for the State with SI Dharmendra Sharma. Respondent nos. 2 & 3-in-person.
CORAM: HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE SWARANA KANTA SHARMA
O R D E R % 02.04.2026
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Investigating Officer (IO) from Police Station Patel Nagar, Delhi.
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DR. SWARANA KANTA SHARMA, J
APRIL 02, 2026/zp/ap
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the High Court can quash an FIR registered for offences under IPC, POCSO, and PCMA based on a post-majority settlement between the families.
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Karan and Another
State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
Swarana Kanta Sharma
As recorded by the court registry
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