The court allowed the petition seeking quashing of an FIR registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC. The court noted an amicable settlement via MoU and confirmed the wife's voluntary consent, ruling that continuing proceedings would serve no useful purpose.
The FIR bearing No. 352/2023 and all consequential proceedings thereunder are quashed.
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Through: Ms. Neha Rana, Advocate with petitioner in person.
versus
STATE GNCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Digam Singh Dagar, APP for State.
Counsel (appearance not given) for R- 2 and R-2 in person.
CORAM: HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE SWARANA KANTA SHARMA
O R D E R
CRL.M.A. 16072/2026 (exemption)
CRL.M.C. 3967/2026
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therefrom are quashed.
DR. SWARANA KANTA SHARMA, J
MAY 19, 2026/vc/ap
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC should be quashed in light of an amicable settlement between the parties.
Whether the compromise entered into by the wife was voluntary and without coercion.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Sh Suneet Sekhri
State GNCT of Delhi
Respondent No. 2
Swarana Kanta Sharma
As recorded by the court registry
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