MD Ishteyak & Ors. v. State of NCT Delhi & Anr.
Quashing of FIR – Section 498A/34 IPC – matrimonial dispute
Case brief
What is this about?
Delhi High Court, CRL.M.C. 3638/2026 with CRL.M.A. 14778/2026, decided 11.05.2026 by Girish Kathpalia, J. Petition under inherent jurisdiction seeking quashing of FIR No. 1001/2021, PS Dabri, for offences under Sections 498A/34 IPC, allowed on the basis of compromise: de facto complainant (respondent no.2, wife of petitioner no.1) appeared in court, was identified by IO/SI Ashish Kumar, confirmed settlement and that she has been living with the petitioners happily since March 2026; State raised no objection; Court held it would be in the interest of justice not to push the parties through a full dress trial and quashed the FIR and proceedings arising therefrom.
What did the court decide?
Quashing of FIR No. 1001/2021 of PS Dabri for offence under Section 498A/34 IPC and of all proceedings arising out of the same; pending application (CRL.M.A. 14778/2026) disposed of.