Husband and in-laws sought quashing of a dowry/cruelty FIR after a settlement deed and mutual-consent divorce; the complainant confirmed receipt of full settlement payment and the State raised no objection, so the court quashed the FIR and closed all proceedings, preserving the minor child's rights.
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STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR .....Respondents Through: Ms. Kiran Bairwa, APP for the State. SI Chetan, P.S.: Paschim Vihar West. Ms. Shiksha Soni and Mr. Mohd. Hadi, Advocates for R-2 alognwith R- 2 in person.
CORAM:
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. 220/2021 dated 15.04.2021 registered under sections 498-A/406/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (‘IPC’) at P.S.: Paschim Vihar, West Delhi.
CRL.M.C. 1922/2026 Page 1 of 3
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CRL.M.C. 1922/2026 Page 2 of 3
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proceedings would be an exercise in futility and would not be conducive to peace and harmony between the parties.
ANUP JAIRAM BHAMBHANI, J
MARCH 17, 2026 ds
CRL.M.C. 1922/2026 Page 3 of 3
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether an FIR under sections 498-A/406/34 IPC should be quashed on the basis of a settlement between the parties following divorce by mutual consent.
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