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Raj Kumar Rai Alias Raj Kumar Ray & Ors. v. the State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi HC2 Feb 2026CRL.M.C./300/2026

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What is this about?

CRL.M.C. 300/2026, High Court of Delhi, Manoj Jain J., decided 02.02.2026 — FIR No.590/2016 (P.S. New Ashok Nagar, Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC) quashed under Section 528 BNSS inherent powers on the basis of compromise; divorce by mutual consent 15.10.2025; Rs.4 lakh full and final settlement (Rs.2 lakh FDR for the son); custody with wife, no visitation; chargesheet filed, case at prosecution evidence stage; petition and pending applications disposed of.

What did the court decide?

Quashing of FIR No.590/2016 dated 17.11.2016 registered at P.S. New Ashok Nagar for offences under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC along with all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom; the petition and pending applications stand disposed of in the aforesaid terms. ¶15

Raj Kumar Rai Alias Raj Kumar Ray & Ors. Vs the State NCT of Delhi and Anr. — Delhi HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether FIR No.590/2016 dated 17.11.2016 registered at P.S. New Ashok Nagar for offences under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, should be quashed on the basis of the compromise arrived at between the parties.

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Court's answer

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

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Ratio / Principle

Exercising the inherent powers vested in the Court under Section 528 of the BNSS, and to secure the ends of justice, FIR No.590/2016 dated 17.11.2016 registered at P.S. New Ashok Nagar for offences under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC, along with all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, is quashed.

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Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Quashing of FIR on matrimonial settlement — High Court of Delhi, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of the BNSS, quashed FIR No.590/2016 dated 17.11.2016 registered at P.S. New Ashok Nagar under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC along with all consequential proceedings, on the basis of compromise between the parties. The parties had obtained divorce by mutual consent on 15.10.2025; respondent No.2 (wife) received Rs.4 lacs in full and final settlement towards alimony, istridhan and maintenance (past, present and future), of which Rs.2 lacs was handed over as an FDR in the name of the minor son with HDFC Bank; custody of the son remained with respondent No.2 with no visitation rights to the petitioners. The complainant reiterated the settlement terms and stated she had no objection to quashing; the Court held that the dispute, being primarily private in nature and involving no public interest, would serve no useful purpose if continued. Petition and pending applications disposed of (Manoj Jain, J.; oral judgment dated 02.02.2026).

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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% Date of Decision: 02^nd February, 2026 + CRL.M.C. 300/2026& CRL.M.A. 1132/2026 & CRL.M.A. 1133/2026

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RAJ KUMAR RAI ALIAS RAJ KUMAR RAY & ORS. .....Petitioners

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Through: Ms. Kajal Rani, Advocate with petitioners in person.

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versus

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THE STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR ....Respondents Through: Mr. Raj Kumar, APP for the State with SI Ingkumnaro, PS New Ashok Nagar Advocate for the respondent No.2 (appearance not given) with respondent No.2 in person.

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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 seeks quashing of FIR No.590/2016 dated 17.11.2016, registered at P.S. New Ashok Nagar, for commission of offences under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise arrived at between the parties. 2. Petitioner No.1 got married to respondent No.2 on 27.10.2013 as per Hindu rites and ceremonies. Parties were blessed with a baby boy on 13.10.2014

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However, on account of some matrimonial discord and temperamental differences, parties could not live together and started residing separately with effect from 24.01.2015.

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Respondent No.2 had lodged a complaint with the police, which

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Signature Not Verified

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CRL.M.C. 300/2026 1

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Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Da te:0 3.02.2026 15:40:07

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resulted in registration of abovesaid FIR.

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Fact, however, remains that both the parties have now settled their matrimonial disputes and have agreed to part ways in a graceful manner. 6. Chargesheet has already been filed and the case is, reportedly, at the stage of prosecution evidence.

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Parties have already obtained divorce by way of mutual consent on 15.10.2025 and as full and final settlement, respondent No.2 has received a total sum of Rs.4 lacs in lieu of alimony, istridhan , maintenance for self (past, present and future). Out of the abovesaid amount of Rs.4 lacs, a sum of Rs.2 lacs has been received today in the shape of FDR, in the name of her son FDR is drawn on HDFC Bank.

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As per terms of settlement, the custody of the son of the parties would remain with respondent No.2 only, with no visitation rights to petitioners. There is no other matter pending between the parties in relation to their matrimonial discord in question.

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Petitioners are present in Court.

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Respondent No.2 is present and is represented by her counsel. The Investigating Officer (I.O.) is present and identifies her.

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When asked, respondent No.2 has reiterated the terms and conditions of the settlement and submits that in view of the settlement, she is no longer interested in pursuing with instant FIR and would have no objection if the 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

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Signature Not Verified

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CRL.M.C. 300/2026 2

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Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Da te:0 3.02.2026 15:40:07

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petitioners.

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Accordingly, exercising inherent powers vested in this Court under Section 528 of the BNSS, it is deemed appropriate to quash the instant FIR. 14. Consequently, to secure the ends of justice, FIR No.590/2016 dated 17.11.2016, registered at P.S. New Ashok Nagar, for commission of offences under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC along with all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, is hereby, quashed.

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