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Arif & Ors. v. the State (Nct of Delhi) & Anr.

Quashing of FIR – matrimonial dispute

Delhi HC13 Feb 2026W.P.(CRL)/533/2026

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Delhi HC (ManoJ Jain, J., 13.02.2026) in W.P.(CRL) 533/2026 (Arif & Ors. v. State (NCT of Delhi) & Anr.): FIR No. 347/2025, P.S. Ranhola, under Ss.85/316(2)/3(5) BNS 2023 (corr. 498A/406/34 IPC) quashed under S.528 BNSS on basis of amicable settlement, Mubarat divorce (28.07.2025) and payment of Rs.10 lakhs full-and-final settlement to complainant; conditional on Rs.20,000 cost to Delhi HC Staff Welfare Fund; petition disposed.

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Quashing of FIR No. 347/2025 dated 18.05.2025 registered at P.S. Ranhola, Delhi under Sections 85/316(2)/3(5) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with all consequential proceedings, subject to deposit of Rs.20,000/- with Delhi High Court Staff Welfare Fund within four weeks; pending application also disposed of. ¶29

Arif & Ors. Vs the State (Nct of Delhi) & Anr. — Dowry and Cruelty | Delhi HC (2026)

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Issue for consideration

Whether FIR No. 347/2025 dated 18.05.2025, registered at P.S. Ranhola, Delhi under Sections 85/316(2)/3(5) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, may be quashed on the basis of the settlement arrived at between the parties.

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Court's answer

In view of the amicable settlement between the parties, the Court exercised its inherent powers under Section 528 of the BNSS and deemed it appropriate to quash the FIR.

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Ratio / Principle

To secure the ends of justice, FIR No. 347/2025 dated 18.05.2025 registered at P.S. Ranhola, Delhi under Sections 85/316(2)/3(5) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, stands quashed subject to the petitioners depositing a total cost of Rs.20,000/- with the Delhi High Court Staff Welfare Fund within four weeks.

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Quashing of FIR — matrimonial dispute — settlement between parties. The High Court of Delhi (Manoj Jain, J., oral judgment dated 13.02.2026) quashed FIR No. 347/2025 dated 18.05.2025 registered at P.S. Ranhola, Delhi under Sections 85/316(2)/3(5) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding Sections 498A/406/34 IPC), along with all consequential proceedings, exercising inherent powers under Section 528 of the BNSS. The FIR arose out of a complaint by respondent No.2 following matrimonial discord with petitioner No.1 (marriage solemnized 21.12.2024); a charge-sheet had reportedly been filed. Following an amicable settlement (Memorandum of Settlement dated 11.09.2025), withdrawal of respective other cases by respondent No.2 and her husband, divorce by mutual consent/Mubarat on 28.07.2025, and respondent No.2's confirmation (supported by affidavit) that she had voluntarily resolved all disputes and accepted Rs. 10 lacs as full and final settlement in lieu of alimony, Dower (Mahr), return of articles and maintenance (Nafaqa) — Rs.6,00,000/- already received and the balance Rs.4,00,000/- paid during proceedings by Demand Draft No. 509570 dated 08.01.2026 drawn on ICICI Bank — the Court quashed the FIR subject to the petitioners depositing total cost of Rs.20,000/- with the Delhi High Court Staff Welfare Fund within four weeks. Petition and pending application disposed of.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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% Date of Decision: 13^th February, 2026

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W.P.(CRL) 533/2026 & CRL.M.A. 4947/2026 ARIF & ORS. .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Mohd. Shariq iwht MR. Shivam, Mr. Ajay, Advocates.

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versus THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR. .....Respondent Through: Mr. Sanjay Lao, SC (Crl.) and Mr. Abhinav Kumar, Adv. with SI Udit. Mr. Khurshid Anawar, Advocate with complainant.

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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 seek quashing of FIR No. 347/2025 dated 18.05.2025, registered at P.S. Ranhola, Delhi under Sections 85/316(2)/3(5) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding Sections 498A/406/34 IPC), along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of settlement arrived at between the parties.

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The marriage between respondent No.2 and petitioner No.1 was solemnized on 21.12.2024 as per Muslim rites and customs. However, due to certain temperamental differences, they started living separately.

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On account of matrimonial discord, a complaint was lodged by respondent No.2, which resulted into registration of abovesaid FIR.

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Charge-sheet has, reportedly, been filed.

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There is now amicable settlement and copy of Memorandum of Settlement dated 11.09.2025 has been placed on record. As per terms of such settlement, respondent No.2 and her husband have already withdrawn their other respective cases, and have already obtained declaration of divorce by

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Signature Not Verified

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W.P.(CRL) 533/2026

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Digitally Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Da te:1 7.02.2026 13:39:32

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way of mutual consent/ Mubarat on 28.07.2025 from Competent Court.

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All the petitioners except petitioner No.6, are present in Court.

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Respondent No.2 is present and submits that with the intervention of elders, well-wishers and common friends, she has amicably resolved all their disputes and differences voluntarily and without any pressure, coercion and undue influence. Clearly, the parties have been able to resolve all their disputes amicably and have agreed to part ways in a graceful manner.

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During course of the arguments, when asked, Respondent No.2 reiterated the terms of settlement and stated that she had agreed to accept a sum of Rs. 10 lacs as full and final settlement in lieu of alimony, Dower (Mahr), return of articles, maintenance ( Nafaqa ) (past, present and future). She has already received a sum of Rs.6,00,000/- and the balance amount of Rs.4,00,000/- has been received by her today, during the course of proceedings, by way of Demand Draft bearing No. 509570 dated 08.01.2026 drawn on ICICI Bank.. She, therefore, submits that she would have no objection if FIR in question is quashed.

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Her affidavit is already on record.

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The Investigating Officer (I.O.) and learned counsel for respondent No.2 are present and duly identify respondent No.2.

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In view of above, exercising inherent powers vested in this Court under Section 528 of the BNSS, it is deemed appropriate to quash the instant FIR. 12. Consequently, to secure the ends of justice, FIR No. 347/2025 dated 18.05.2025, registered at P.S. Ranhola, Delhi under Sections 85/316(2)/3(5) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, is hereby, quashed subject to petitioners depositing total cost of Rs.20,000/- with Delhi High Court Staff Welfare Fund [Account

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Signature Not Verified

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W.P.(CRL) 533/2026

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Digitally Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Da te:1 7.02.2026 13:39:32

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