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Jai Bhagwan & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi HC20 Apr 2026CRL.M.C./2979/2026

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Petition under Section 528 BNSS sought quashing of an FIR under Sections 498A/406/509/34 IPC after the parties settled their matrimonial dispute in mediation and divorced by mutual consent. The complainant confirmed the settlement and no objection. The High Court quashed the FIR and consequential proceedings, subject to costs.

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FIR No. 184/2023 PS Govind Puri and consequential proceedings quashed, subject to deposit of Rs. 20,000 with Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee within four weeks; proof and affidavits before Tr

Jai Bhagwan & Ors. Vs State NCT 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: 20^th April, 2026

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- CRL.M.C. 2979/2026&CRL.M.A. 12086/2026 JAI BHAGWAN & ORS. .....Petitioner

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Through: Mr. Nagender Kasana with Mr. Vikas Awana, Mr. Akash Chourdhary, Advocates.

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versus

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STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR .....Respondent Through: Ms. Priyanka Dalal, APP with SI Lokesh Kumar.

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CORAM:

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

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Petitioners herein seek quashing of FIR No. 184/2023 dated 17.03.2023, registered at Police Station Govind Puri, for commission of offences under Sections 498A/406/509/34 IPC, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise arrived at between the parties.

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The marriage between complainant (respondent No.2 herein) and petitioner No.1 was solemnized on 04.12.2017, as per Hindu rites and customs. No child is born from the abovesaid wedlock.

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However, on account of temperamental differences, the parties started residing separately and when a complaint was lodged by respondent No.2, it resulted into registration of the abovesaid FIR.

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She has also made allegations against her brother-in-law and father-in-law that they used to indulge in obscene acts/gestures.

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Charge-sheet has yet not been filed.

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Signature Not Verified

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CRL.M.C. 2979/2026

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Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Da te:2 2.04.2026 11:38:20

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However, when the matter was referred to mediation, the parties were able to amicably resolve the matter under the aegis of Mediation centre, Saket Court, New Delhi at 09.01.2025.

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It is in the abovesaid backdrop that quashing is being sought.

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Respondent no. 2 is present in person and she has been duly identified by her counsel as well as by Investigating Officer.

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When asked, respondent No. 2 reiterates the terms of abovesaid settlement. She also submits that there is already a divorce between them by way of mutual consent on 08.12.2025. She states that she has agreed to accept a total sum of Rs. 8,00,000/- as full and final settlement in lieu of istridhan, alimony, maintenance for self (past, present and future). She submits that she has already received Rs. 6,00,000/- and the balance amount of Rs. 2,00,000/- has been received today in cash. She states that she has entered into the abovesaid settlement out of her own free will, without any coercion and influence from any corner whatsoever and therefore, she would have ‘ no objection ’ if FIR in question is quashed.

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In view of the settlement arrived at between the parties, continuing with criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose, especially, when dispute does not involve any public interest and is, primarily, private in nature. In any case, even the complainant does not wish to press any charges against the petitioners.

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

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Consequently, to secure the ends of justice, FIR No. 184/2023 dated 17.03.2023, registered at Police Station Govind Puri, for commission of

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Signature Not Verified

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CRL.M.C. 2979/2026

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Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Da te:2 2.04.2026 11:38:20

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offences under Sections 498A/406/509/34 IPC, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, is, hereby, quashed subject to petitioners’ depositing total cost of Rs. 20,000/- in the account of Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee within four weeks from today. Proof of deposit of cost along with original affidavits of the parties be submitted before the learned Trial Court within further two weeks.

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The petition stands disposed of in aforesaid terms.

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Pending application also stands disposed of.

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(MANOJ JAIN) JUDGE

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APRIL 20, 2026/ sw/pb

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Signature Not Verified

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CRL.M.C. 2979/2026

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Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Da te:2 2.04.2026 11:38:20

Jai Bhagwan & Ors. v. State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

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