Saajan Y Singh & Ors. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.
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Delhi High Court single-judge disposal of CRL.M.C. 2365/2026 (decided 19.05.2026, Justice Manoj Jain): quashing of FIR No. 676/2022 dated 20.09.2022, PS Dwarka North, Sections 498A/406/34 IPC (matrimonial cruelty/stolen property/common intention), based on parties' compromise. Relevant search terms: quashing of FIR on settlement/compromise; Section 528 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 inherent powers; post-settlement quashing where charge-sheet filed but cognizance not taken; mediation settlement, Counselling Cell Family Court South-West District Dwarka 24.02.2024; mutual-consent divorce 17.07.2025; Rs. 10,00,000 settlement covering istridhan, alimony, maintenance and jewellery (Rs. 7,00,000 received + Rs. 3,00,000 online transfer); complainant's voluntary consent and no objection; private matrimonial dispute versus public interest; petitioners Saajan Y Singh & Ors.; counsel Pradeep Sehrawat and Manju Sehrawat (petitioners), Raj Kumar APP (State).