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Rishabh Dev & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Quashing of FIR – matrimonial dispute

Delhi HC13 Mar 2026CRL.M.C./1869/2026

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Delhi High Court (CRL.M.C. 1869/2026, Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma, J., 13.03.2026) quashes FIR No. 377/2017 of PS Jafrabad, Delhi, under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, on the basis of an amicable settlement (Settlement Agreement dated 08.05.2024) and a decree of divorce by mutual consent; complainant (respondent no. 2) confirms the compromise was entered voluntarily, that she received the entire settlement amount, and that she has no objection; petition disposed of. No precedent cited.

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Quashing of FIR No. 377/2017 registered at Police Station Jafrabad, Delhi, under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, and of all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom; petition stands disposed of. ¶26

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

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Issue for consideration

Whether FIR No. 377/2017 registered at Police Station Jafrabad, Delhi, under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, and the proceedings emanating therefrom, ought to be quashed in view of the amicable settlement between the parties.

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Court's answer

Since the parties have amicably resolved their differences out of their own free will and without any coercion, no useful purpose would be served by continuing the proceedings, which would only create further acrimony; it would be in the interest of justice to quash the FIR and the proceedings pursuant thereto, and there is no legal impediment in quashing the FIR.

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Ratio / Principle

FIR No. 377/2017 registered at Police Station Jafrabad, Delhi, for offences under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, are quashed.

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Quashing of FIR — matrimonial dispute — FIR No. 377/2017, Police Station Jafrabad, Delhi, under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 — marriage of petitioner no. 1 and respondent no. 2 solemnized on 24.10.2015; parties residing separately since 04.09.2016; chargesheet filed — parties amicably settled their dispute vide Settlement Agreement dated 08.05.2024 and obtained a decree of divorce by mutual consent — respondent no. 2, identified by the IO, stated before the Court that she entered the compromise out of her own free will, without pressure, coercion or threat, had received the entire settlement amount, and had no objection to quashing — held, no useful purpose would be served by continuing the proceedings; FIR and all consequential proceedings quashed; petition disposed of (Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma, J.; order dated 13.03.2026).

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- CRL.M.C. 1869/2026

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RISHABH DEV & ORS. .....Petitioners

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Through: Mr. Manoj Kumar Sharma, Advocate alongwith petitioners in person

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versus

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STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents

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Through: Mr. Manjeet Arya, APP for the State with SI Ankur P.S Jafrabad R-2 in person

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE DR. SWARANA KANTA SHARMA

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O R D E R % 13.03.2026

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CRL.M.A. 7687/2026 (exemption)

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Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

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Application stands disposed of.

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CRL.M.C. 1869/2026

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By way of the present petition, the petitioners seek quashing of the FIR bearing No. 377/2017, registered at Police Station Jafrabad, Delhi, for the commission of offence punishable under Sections 498A/406/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (hereafter „IPC') and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 (hereafter „ D.P. Act ‟) and proceedings emanating therefrom.

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Issue notice. The learned APP accepts notice on behalf of the State.

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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 18/03/2026 at 15:23:19

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All the petitioners and respondent no. 2 are present before this Court and have been identified by their counsel and Investigating Officer (IO) concerned from Police Station Jafrabad, Delhi.

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Brief facts of the case are that the marriage between petitioner no. 1 and the respondent no. 2 was solemnized at Delhi on 24.10.2015, in accordance with Hindu rites and customs. It is stated that no child was born out of the said wedlock. It is stated that due to certain matrimonial discord and differences between the parties, both the parties started residing separately since 04.09.2016. Upon a complaint filed by respondent no. 2, the present FIR came to be registered against the petitioners. After investigation, the chargesheet was filed before the concerned Court. It is stated that with intervention of the family and friends, the parties have now amicably settled their dispute vide Settlement Agreement dated 08.05.2024 and have obtained decree of divorce, by way of mutual consent, from the concerned Court.

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On a query made by this Court, respondent no. 2 who has been identified by the IO, has categorically stated that she has entered into compromise out of her own free will and without any pressure, coercion or threat. Respondent no. 2 further states that she has received the entire amount as per settlement, therefore, she has no objection if the present FIR is quashed.

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In view of the above, that the parties have amicably resolved their differences out of their own free will, and without any coercion, no useful purpose will be served by continuing the proceedings, rather the same would create further acrimony between them. It would thus be in interest of justice to quash the abovementioned FIR and the proceedings pursuant thereto. There is no legal impediment in quashing the FIR in question.

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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 18/03/2026 at 15:23:19

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Accordingly, FIR bearing No. 377/2017, registered at Police Station Jafrabad, Delhi, for the commission of offence punishable under Sections 498A/406/34 of IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

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In view of above, the present petition stands disposed of.

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The order be uploaded on the website forthwith.

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DR. SWARANA KANTA SHARMA, J

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MARCH 13, 2026/ns/ AP

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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 18/03/2026 at 15:23:19

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