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Mohd Shahnawaz and Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi HC13 Apr 2026CRL.M.C./2762/2026

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CRL.M.C. 2762/2026, Delhi High Court, 13.04.2026, Anup Jairam Bhambhani J. Quashing of FIR No. 338/2025 (30.05.2025), sections 304(2)/3(5) BNS 2023, P.S. Pahar Ganj, on settlement/compromise deed dated 08.04.2026 with affidavits and State no-objection; petition under section 528 BNSS 2023; relies on Gian Singh (2012) 10 SCC 303 and Narinder Singh (2014) 6 SCC 466; FIR quashed and proceedings closed; petition disposed of.

What did the court decide?

Quashing of case FIR No. 338/2025 dated 30.05.2025 registered under sections 304(2)/3(5) of the BNS at P.S.: Pahar Ganj and closure of all proceedings arising therefrom; petition stands disposed-of and pending applications, if any, disposed-of. ¶29

Mohd Shahnawaz and Anr. Vs State of NCT of Delhi and Anr. — Delhi HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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Issue for consideration

Whether case FIR No. 338/2025 dated 30.05.2025 registered under sections 304(2)/3(5) BNS at P.S.: Pahar Ganj, and all proceedings emanating therefrom, should be quashed in view of the Settlement Deed/Compromise Deed dated 08.04.2026 between the petitioners and respondent No. 2.

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Court's answer

In line with the law laid down by the Supreme Court in Gian Singh (2012) 10 SCC 303 and Narinder Singh (2014) 6 SCC 466, in light of the settlement between the contesting parties, continuing with the subject FIR and all subsequent proceedings would be an exercise in futility and would not be conducive to peace and harmony between the parties; hence the court saw no reason not to quash.

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Ratio / Principle

Case FIR No. 338/2025 dated 30.05.2025 registered under sections 304(2)/3(5) of the BNS at P.S.: Pahar Ganj is quashed, and all proceedings arising therefrom stand closed.

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Delhi High Court (Anup Jairam Bhambhani, J.), order dated 13.04.2026 in CRL.M.C. 2762/2026: petition under section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 seeking quashing of case FIR No. 338/2025 dated 30.05.2025 registered under sections 304(2)/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (‘BNS’) at P.S.: Pahar Ganj. Premise: Settlement Deed/Compromise Deed dated 08.04.2026 between petitioners Mohd Shahnawaz and Anr. and respondent No. 2, supported by affidavits and ID proofs; credentials verified, parties (respondent No. 2 via video-conferencing) confirmed amicable closure of all issues; learned APP for the State raised no objection. In line with the law laid down by the Supreme Court in Gian Singh vs. State of Punjab & Anr. (2012) 10 SCC 303 and Narinder Singh & Ors. vs. State of Punjab & Anr. (2014) 6 SCC 466, the court held that continuing the FIR and subsequent proceedings post-settlement would be an exercise in futility and not conducive to peace and harmony; FIR quashed, all proceedings arising therefrom closed, petition and pending applications disposed of.

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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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CRL.M.C. 2762/2026 & CRL.M.A. 11212/2026

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MOHD SHAHNAWAZ AND ANR .....Petitioners

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Through: Mr. Md. Aaman and Ms. Muskan, Advocates for P-1 and 2. Petitioners-in-person.

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versus

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STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR .....Respondents Through: Mr. Shoaib Haider, APP for the State. SI Sandeep. Respondent No. 2 via videoconferencing.

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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANUP JAIRAM BHAMBHANI O R D E R % 13.04.2026

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CRL.M.A. 11211/2026 (exemption)

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Exemption granted, subject to just exceptions.

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The application stands disposed of.

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CRL.M.C. 2762/2026

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By way of the present petition filed under section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the petitioners seek quashing of case FIR No. 338/2025 dated 30.05.2025 registered under sections 304(2)/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (‘BNS’) at P.S.: Pahar Ganj.

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CRL.M.C. 2762/2026

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 25/04/2026 at 12:37:22

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The petition is premised on Settlement Deed/Compromise Deed dated 08.04.2026, whereby the petitioners and respondent No. 2 have resolved the matter amicably.

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The petition is also supported by affidavits of the petitioners and of respondent No. 2, alongwith proof of their IDs.

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The petitioners are present in court. Respondent No. 2 has joined the proceedings via video-conferencing. Their credentials have been verified and they have also been identified by their respective counsel.

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The court has interacted with respondent No. 2, as also with the petitioners, who have confirmed that they have now resolved the matter and a Settlement Deed/Compromise Deed dated 08.04.2026 has been signed by them closing all issues amicably. Parties now wish to live in peace and harmony going forward.

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Mr. Shoaib Haider, learned APP confirms that the State has no objection to the subject FIR being quashed.

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In the circumstances, in line with the law laid down by the Supreme Court in Gian Singh vs. State of Punjab & Anr. reported as (2012) 10 SCC 303 as also in Narinder Singh & Ors. vs. State of Punjab & Anr. reported as (2014) 6 SCC 466, this court sees no reason why the subject FIR and all proceedings emanating therefrom should not be quashed. This court is of the view that in light of the settlement between the contesting parties, continuing with the subject FIR and all subsequent proceedings would be an exercise in futility and would not be conducive to peace and harmony between the parties.

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CRL.M.C. 2762/2026

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 25/04/2026 at 12:37:22

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Accordingly case FIR No. 338/2025 dated 30.05.2025 registered under sections 304(2)/3(5) of the BNS at P.S.: Pahar Ganj is quashed. All proceedings arising therefrom also stand closed.

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Petition stands disposed-of.

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Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed-of.

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ANUP JAIRAM BHAMBHANI, J

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APRIL 13, 2026/ hb

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CRL.M.C. 2762/2026

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This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 25/04/2026 at 12:37:22

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