Ajit Kumar Lunia and Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.
Quashing of FIR – matrimonial dispute
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, CRL.M.C. 200/2026, Manoj Jain J., decision dated 12.01.2026 — Ajit Kumar Lunia and Anr. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr. Quashing of FIR No.686/2024 (P.S. New Usmanpur) under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC (dowry cruelty) on basis of amicable settlement; inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS; settlement before Principal Judge, Family Court, Karkardooma (25.05.2025); mutual-consent divorce decree under Section 13B(2) Hindu Marriage Act (20.11.2025); complainant Ms. Divya paid Rs. 5 lacs + Rs. 3 lacs (demand draft) in full and final settlement of maintenance, istridhan, alimony; no objection by complainant; charge-sheet not filed; private dispute, no public interest; FIR and consequential proceedings quashed; petition allowed/disposed of.
What did the court decide?
FIR No.686/2024 dated 10.12.2024, registered at P.S. New Usmanpur, under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC, along with all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, quashed under Section 528 of the BNSS; petition disposed of in the aforesaid terms.