Arvind Singh Chauhan & Ors. Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Anr.

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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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% Date of Decision: 9^th July, 2026

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- CRL.M.C. 4687/2026 & CRL.M.A. 19552/2026 ARVIND SINGH CHAUHAN & ORS.

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.....Petitioner Through: Mr. Sunil Kumar Bhardwaj, Ms. Parul Tyagi, Ms. Knonica Gupta, Ms. Jagriti Rawat and Ms. Shalini, Advocates. Petitioners in person.

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versus

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STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

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.....Respondent Through: Mr. Rajkumar, APP for the State with PSI Naveen Yadav. Mr. Kamlesh Upadhyay, Advocate for R-2 alongwith 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 seek quashing of FIR No. 633/2021 dated 06.11.2021, registered at Police Station Bhajanpura, for commission of offences under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Section 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 , along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise arrived at between the parties.

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The marriage between complainant (respondent No.2 herein) and petitioner No.1 was solemnized on 04.02.2018, as per Hindu rites and customs. One baby girl is born from the abovesaid wedlock. 3. However, on account of temperamental differences, the parties started

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Signature Not Verified Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Da te:1 0.07.2026 18:05:34

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residing separately and when a complaint was lodged by respondent No.2, it resulted into registration of the abovesaid FIR.

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Charge-sheet has already been filed .

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However, when the matter was referred to mediation, the parties were able to amicably resolve the matter under the aegis of Delhi Mediation Centre, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi on 15.12.2025.The custody of the child would remain with the Respondent No.2 (mother) and petitioner No.1 has agreed not to claim custody and visitation rights.

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It is in the abovesaid backdrop that quashing is being sought.

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Respondent no. 2 is present in person and she has been duly identified by her counsel as well as by Investigating Officer.

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When asked, respondent No. 2 reiterates the terms of abovesaid settlement. She also submits that there is already a divorce between them by way of mutual consent on 21.04.2026. She states that she has agreed to accept a total sum of Rs. 19,50,000/- as full and final settlement in lieu of istridhan , alimony, maintenance for self (past, present and future) as well as for welfare and maintenance of the minor girl child. She submits that she has already received Rs. 16,00,000/- and the balance amount of Rs. 3,50,000/- has been received today in the shape of Demand Draft drawn on Canara Bank. She states that she has entered into the abovesaid settlement out of her own free will, without any coercion and influence from any corner whatsoever and therefore, she would have ‘ no objection ’ if 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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Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Da te:1 0.07.2026 18:05:34

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petitioners.

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Accordingly, exercising inherent powers vested in this Court under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 , it is deemed appropriate to quash the instant FIR.

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Consequently, to secure the ends of justice, FIR No. 633/2021 dated 06.11.2021, registered at Police Station Bhajanpura, for commission of offences under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Section 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, is, hereby, quashed subject to petitioner depositing total cost of Rs. 10,000/- with Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee (DHCLSC) within four weeks.

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