Case brief
What is this about?
Quashing of FIR on amicable settlement of matrimonial dispute; inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS (erstwhile Section 482 CrPC); FIR No.95/2024 dated 18.03.2024 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Chhawla, Delhi; spouses reconciled and cohabiting at matrimonial home with minor children; affidavits and identity proofs; complainant-wife withdrew other pending litigations and consented; State APP no objection; continuation of FIR an exercise in futility; follows Jitendra Raghuvanshi & Ors. (2013) 4 SCC 58 and Gian Singh (2012) 10 SCC 303; CRL.M.C. 336/2026 with CRL.M.A. 1255/2026; Saurabh Banerjee, J.; Delhi High Court; order dated 15.01.2026.
What did the court decide?
Quashing of FIR No.95/2024 dated 18.03.2024, registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS: Chhawla, Delhi, and of all proceedings emanating therefrom; petition and pending application disposed of.