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Prakash Pal and Ors. v. State of Gnct of Delhi and Anr.

Quashing of FIR – matrimonial dispute settled

Delhi HC13 Apr 2026CRL.M.C./2371/2026

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Delhi High Court (Girish Kathpalia, J.), CRL.M.C. 2371/2026, decided 13.04.2026: quashing of FIR No. 172/2024, PS GTB Enclave (Sections 498A/406/34 IPC) after compromise between complainant-wife and husband/in-law petitioners; Rs. 8,00,000/- paid towards stridhan and maintenance/alimony; marriage dissolved by divorce decree; two children in mother's custody with maintenance rights protected; party statements recorded by Joint Registrar; State (GNCTD) had no objection; petition allowed and FIR plus consequential proceedings quashed.

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Quashing of FIR No. 172/2024 of PS GTB Enclave for offence under Section 498A/406/34 IPC and of all proceedings arising out of the same; accompanying application (CRL.M.A. 9642/2026) disposed of. ¶5

Prakash Pal and Ors. Vs State of Gnct of Delhi and Anr. — Dowry and Cruelty | Delhi HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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% Date of Decision: 13.04.2026

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- CRL.M.C. 2371/2026 & CRL.M.A. 9642/2026

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PRAKASH PAL AND ORS .....Petitioners

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Through: Mr. Himanshu Sharma, Advocate ( through videoconferencing ) with petitioners in person.

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versus

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STATE OF GNCT OF DELHI AND ANR .....Respondents Through: Mr. Amit Ahlawat, APP for State with SI Roopa, PS GTB Enclave and ASI Asha Rani, PS Seelampur. Mr. Gulshan Kr. Pal, Advocaate for R-2 with R-2 in person.

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CORAM: JUSTICE GIRISH KATHPALIA

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J U D G M E N T (ORAL)

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Petitioners seek quashing of case FIR No. 172/2024 of PS GTB Enclave for offence under Section 498A/406/34 IPC on the ground that the complainant de facto ( respondent no.2 ) has compromised the disputes with the petitioners.

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In furtherance of previous orders, statements of parties have already been recorded by the concerned Joint Registrar. As mentioned earlier, State

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Signature Not Verified

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CRL.M.C.2371/2026

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GIRISH KATHPALIA Digitally signed by GIRISH KATHPALIA DN: c=IN, o=HIGH COURT OF DELHI, 2.5.4.20=8401dd889b27a77b2f65ffffe4afec45569af3962c6fb4835d435f97626cacca, ou=HIGH COURT OF DELHI,CID - 7047638, postalCode=110003, st=Delhi, serialNumber=d3e86796451ec45c07b5d15570996b40f80cbd2eee60402c487965ff801e26fa, cn=GIRISH KATHPALIA Date: 2026.04.13 05:25:23 -07'00'

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Digitally Signed By:RAHUL YADAV Signing Da te:1 3.04.2026 17:28:44

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has no objection to this petition.

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I have spoken with the respondent no.2 in Hindi and she submits that all her matrimonial disputes with her husband and in-laws now stand resolved. It is stated by her that towards her complete stridhan as well as maintenance/alimony, she has received Rs. 8,00,000/- from the petitioners. However, parties also have two children whose custody is with the respondent no.2 and their rights to claim maintenance shall remain protected. It is also submitted by her that her marriage with petitioner no.1 already stands dissolved by way of decree of divorce. Respondent no.2 specifically submits that she does not wish to prosecute the petitioners.

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Having examined the record and having spoken with respondent no.2, I am satisfied that it would be in the interest of justice not to push the parties through full dress trial.

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Therefore, the petition is allowed and accordingly the FIR No. 172/2024 of PS GTB Enclave for offence under Section 498A/406/34 IPC as well as proceedings arising out of the same are quashed. Accompanying application stands disposed of.

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Digitally signed by GIRISH KATHPALIA DN: c=IN, o=HIGH COURT OF DELHI, 2.5.4.20=8401dd889b27a77b2f65ffffe4af GIRISH ec45569af3962c6fb4835d435f97626cac ca, ou=HIGH COURT OF DELHI,CID - 7047638, postalCode=110003, st=Delhi, KATHPALIA serialNumber=d3e86796451ec45c07b5d15570996b40f80cbd2eee60402c48796 5ff801e26fa, cn=GIRISH KATHPALIA Date: 2026.04.13 05:25:09 -07'00'

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GIRISH KATHPALIA (JUDGE)

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APRIL 13, 2026/ dr

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CRL.M.C.2371/2026

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Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:RAHUL YADAV Signing Da te:1 3.04.2026 17:28:44

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