Disposed

Vishal Mourya and Ors. v. State through SHO Uttam Nagar and Anr.

Delhi HC13 Apr 2026CRL.M.C./2168/2026

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Petitioners sought quashing of a matrimonial-dispute FIR after settlement. The complainant confirmed in person that she had voluntarily settled and lived happily with her husband. The court held continuing proceedings served no purpose and quashed the FIR and consequential proceedings.

What did the court decide?

FIR No. 762/2022 PS Uttam Nagar and all consequential proceedings quashed; petition and pending applications disposed.

Vishal Mourya and Ors. Vs State through SHO Uttam Nagar and… — Dowry and Cruelty | Delhi HC (2026)

¶1

$~71

¶2

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

¶3

% Date of Decision: 13^th April, 2026

¶4

- CRL.M.C. 2168/2026, CRL.M.A. 8941/2026, CRL.M.A. 8942/2026 & CRL.M.A. 8943/2026

¶5

VISHAL MOURYA AND ORS .....Petitioner

¶6

Through: Mr. Neeraj Kumar, Mr. Rakesh Sharma, Ms. Upasana Singh and Ms. Swati Singh, Advocates

¶7

versus

¶8

STATE THROUGH SHO UTTAM NAGAR AND ANR

¶9

.....Respondent Through: Mr. Raj Kumar, APP for State/R-1 with ASI Rajesh Kumar, SI Rohit Kumar, PS Uttam Nagar

¶10

CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN J U D G M E N T (oral)

¶11

Petitioners herein seek quashing of FIR No. 762/2022 dated 19.12.2022, registered at Police Station Uttam Nagar for commission of offences under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise arrived at between the parties.

¶12

The marriage between complainant (respondent No.2 herein) and petitioner No.1 was solemnized on 12.12.2018, as per Hindu rites and ceremonies.

¶13

On account of matrimonial discord, a complaint was lodged by respondent No.2, which resulted into registration of the abovesaid FIR.

¶14

Signature Not Verified

¶15

CRL.M.C. 2168/2026

¶16

¶17

Digitally Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Da te:1 5.04.2026 18:32:58

¶18

However, when charge-sheet was filed, Section 354C IPC was also added as there was allegation of voyeurism attributable to devar i.e. petitioner No. 4.

¶19

Respondent No. 2 had, on the last date of hearing, submitted that matter had been amicably settled and she would have no objection to the quashing of FIR. However, Court had requested her to appear in person so as to be fully assured and certain about the fact that she has entered into settlement, voluntarily. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is already on record and respondent No. 2 submits that she is living happily with her husband for last three years. She also submits that she is regularly visiting her in-laws and now there is no discord of any nature between them. Therefore, she reiterates the terms of MoU dated 19.03.2026 and submits that she would have no objection if the FIR is quashed in toto .

¶20

Charge-sheet has been filed albeit charges are yet to be framed. 7. Keeping in mind the overall facts of the case, the fact that parties have amicably settled their all disputes,continuing with criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose.

¶21

Accordingly, exercising inherent powers vested in this Court under Section 528 o f Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 , it is deemed appropriate to quash the instant FIR.

¶22

Consequently, to secure the ends of FIR No. 762/2022 dated 19.12.2022, registered at Police Station Uttam Nagar for commission of offences under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, is quashed.

¶23

The petition stands disposed of in aforesaid terms.

¶24

Signature Not Verified

¶25

CRL.M.C. 2168/2026

¶26

¶27

Digitally Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Da te:1 5.04.2026 18:32:58

¶28

The pending applications also stand disposed of in aforesaid terms.

¶29

(MANOJ JAIN) JUDGE

¶30

APRIL 13, 2026/ dr/sy

¶31

Signature Not Verified

¶32

CRL.M.C. 2168/2026

¶33

¶34

Digitally Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Da te:1 5.04.2026 18:32:58

Vishal Mourya and Ors. v. State through SHO Uttam Nagar and Anr.

Case brief

What is this about?

What did the court decide?

Vishal Mourya and Ors. v. State through SHO Uttam Nagar and Anr.

Case brief

What is this about?

What did the court decide?

What the court decided

A compact analysis

Issues for consideration

Statutes considered

Parties & counsel

Coram

Case details

Similar cases

Rakesh Kumar Sukhija Vs the State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) and Anr.

Sonu @ Rakesh Kumar and Ors. Vs State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Rocky Khatri and Ors. Vs State Govt of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Harikesh Pranavkumar Patel Vs Directorate of Enforcement

Raees @ Shakir Vs State NCT of Delhi

Rizwan Vs State of NCT of Delhi