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Surya Kant Sawant & Anr. v. the State of (Nct of Delhi) & Anr.

Quashing – Matrimonial dispute settled

Delhi HC6 Jul 2026CRL.M.C./4546/2026

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CRL.M.C. 4546/2026, High Court of Delhi, Justice Girish Kathpalia, decided 06.07.2026; petitioners Surya Kant Sawant & Anr.; quashing of FIR No. 205/2024 P.S. Dabri under Sections 498A/509/34 IPC; settlement at Delhi Mediation Centre Dwarka dated 18.11.2024; complainant (respondent no.2) consented to closure; FIR and consequential proceedings quashed; pending application CRL.M.A. 18865/2026 disposed of; matrimonial/domestic dispute compromise quashing.

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Quashing of FIR No. 205/2024 of Police Station Dabri (Section 498A/509/34 IPC) and all proceedings arising therefrom; pending application CRL.M.A. 18865/2026 stands disposed of. ¶20

Surya Kant Sawant & Anr. Vs the State of (Nct of Delhi) & Anr. — Dowry and Cruelty | Delhi HC (2026)

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$~63

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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% Date of Decision: 06.07.2026

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- CRL.M.C. 4546/2026 & CRL.M.A. 18865/2026

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SURYA KANT SAWANT & ANR. .....Petitioners

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Through: Mr. Fantreshwar Jha and Mr. Yogesh Gupta, Advocates

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versus

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THE STATE OF (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Hemant Mehla, APP for the State with SI Monu Kumari Mr. Abhishek Shandilya, Advocate for R-2 with R-2 in person.

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CORAM: JUSTICE GIRISH KATHPALIA

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J U D G M E N T (ORAL)

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The petitioners seek quashing of case FIR No. 205/2024 of Police Station Dabri for offence under Section 498A/509/34 IPC on the basis of settlement recorded at Delhi Mediation Centre, Dwarka on 18.11.2024.

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State has no objection to this petition.

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The respondent no.2 is present in court today and is identified by IO/SI Monu Kumari.

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I have spoken with respondent no.2 in Hindi and it is stated by her

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CRL.M.C. 4546/2026

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Page 1 of 2 pages GIRISH Digitally signed by GIRISH KATHPALIA DN: c=IN, o=HIGH COURT OF DELHI, 2.5.4.20=8401dd889b27a77b2f65ffffe4afec45569af3962c6fb4835d435f97626cacca, ou=HIGH COURT OF DELHI,CID - 7047638, postalCode=110003, st=Delhi, serialNumber=d3e86796451ec45c07b5d15570996b40f80cbd2ee KATHPALIA e60402c487965ff801e26fa, cn=GIRISH KATHPALIA Date: 2026.07.06 17:23:54 +05'30'

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Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:DIKSHA RAWAT Signing Da te:0 6.07.2026 17:56:06

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that she has compromised all disputes with the petitioners. It is stated by respondent no.2 that since November 2024, she is living with the petitioners happily and has no complaint against any of them. Under these circumstances, respondent no.2 submits that she does not wish to continue prosecution of petitioners.

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Having spoken with respondent no.2, I am satisfied that it would be in the interest of justice not to push the parties through a full dress trial.

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Therefore, the petition is allowed and FIR No. 205/2024 of Police Station Dabri for offence under Section 498A/509/34 IPC as well as proceedings arising out of the same are quashed. Pending application also stands disposed of.

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GIRISH KATHPALIA

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Digitally signed by GIRISH KATHPALIA
DN: c=IN, o=HIGH COURT OF DELHI,
2.5.4.20=8401dd889b27a77b2f65ffffe4afec45569af3
962c6fb4835d435f97626cacca, ou=HIGH COURT OF
DELHI,CID - 7047638, postalCode=110003, st=Delhi,
serialNumber=d3e86796451ec45c07b5d15570996b
40f80cbd2eee60402c487965ff801e26fa, cn=GIRISH
KATHPALIA
Date: 2026.07.06 17:24:07 +05'30'

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GIRISH KATHPALIA (JUDGE)

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JULY 06, 2026 ‘ rs’

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CRL.M.C. 4546/2026

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Page 2 of 2 pages

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed By:DIKSHA RAWAT Signing Da te:0 6.07.2026 17:56:06

Surya Kant Sawant & Anr. v. the State of (Nct of Delhi) & Anr.

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