Arun Kumar Singh v. State of Uttarakhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Quashing of FIR; matrimonial dispute between husband and wife; FIR No. 0047 of 2026, P.S. Kashipur, District U.S. Nagar; offences under Sections 115(2), 352, 351(3), 64(1), 331(2) BNS 2023; marriage June 2025; separation about 5–6 months; no Domestic Violence Act or Hindu Marriage Act proceedings; referral to Counsellor for amicable settlement; next date 10.03.2026; interim protection — no coercive action subject to cooperation with investigation; conduct directions — no complaints, SHO grievance redressal, no social-media messages, no house visits, no contact with petitioner's superiors, no remarriage/another relationship until divorce decree; WPCRL No. 329 of 2026; Rakesh Thapliyal, J.; dated 27.02.2026.
What did the court decide?
Petition for quashing of FIR not decided on merits; interim directions issued: matter posted to 10.03.2026 with both parties to appear before the Counsellor at 11:00 a.m. and again before the Court at 4:00 p.m.; till the next date investigation may continue but no coercive action against the petitioner provided he cooperates with the investigation; mutual conduct restrictions imposed (no complaints against each other, grievances to the concerned S.H.O., no social-media messages, no house visits, no approach to petitioner's superiors, and petitioner not to engage with another lady or remarry until divorce decree).