CRL.M.C./2343/2026 of DEEPAK KUMAR & ORS. Vs STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR.

CRL.M.C. 2343/2026 1 $~70 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of Decision: 30 th March, 2026 + CRL.M.C. 2343/2026 DEEPAK KUMAR & ORS. .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Keshav Pawar with Mr. Sahil Sindhwani, Ms. Pooja Khandelwal, Advocates. versus STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR. .....Respondent Through: Mr. Raj Kumar, APP with SI Brham P. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN J U D G M E N T (oral) 1. Petitioners herein seek quashing of FIR No. 0955/2018 dated 28.11.2018, registered at Police Station Sultanpuri for comm ission of offences under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC, along with all conse quential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise arrived at between the parties. 2. The marriage between complainant (respondent No.2 herein) and petitioner No.1 was solemnized on 02.12.2013, as per Hindu traditi ons, rites and customs. There is no child from such wedlock. 3. However, on account of temperamental differences, the parties started residing separately and when a complaint was lodged by responde nt No.2, it resulted into registration of the abovesaid FIR. 4. Charge-sheet has been filed. Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Date:01.04.2026 18:18:50 Signature Not Verified CRL.M.C. 2343/2026 2 5. Fortunately, the parties have been able to amicably resolve the mat ter under the aegis of Counselling Cell, North-West Rohini Courts, Delhi. Terms of settlement are recorded in proceedings dated 03.12.2019. As per settlement, parties have already obtained divorce by way of mutua l consent on 13.10.2023. 6. Respondent No.2 is also present alongwith her counsel. The Investigating Officer (I.O.) is present and duly identifies respondent No.2. 7. Petitioners and respondent No. 2 are present in Court and the Court has interacted with them. It is apprised that the FIR was registered ag ainst Sh. Ramesh Kumar also i.e. father-in-law of respondent no. 2, who died during the pendency of proceedings. A copy of his Death Certificate dated 27.06.2019 has been placed on record. 8. During course of arguments, when asked, Respondent No.2 reiterate d the terms of settlement and stated that she has agreed to accept a sum of Rs. 90,000/- as full and final settlement in lieu of alimony, istridhan, maintenance (past, present and future). A sum of Rs.60,000/- was already recei ved by her and the last installment of Rs.30,000/- was received by her on 0 3.11.2025 before Ld. Judicial Magistrate (First Class), North-West District , Rohini Courts, Delhi. 9. Respondent No. 2 submits that all the requisite steps have been taken by the parties in terms of settlement and that she has entered i nto the abovesaid settlement out of her own free will without any coerc ion and influence from any corner whatsoever and therefore, she would have ‘no objection’ if FIR in question is quashed. Her affidavit to abovesaid effect has also been placed on record. Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Date:01.04.2026 18:18:50 Signature Not Verified CRL.M.C. 2343/2026 3 10. Keeping in mind the overall facts of the case and the fact that par ties have settled their all disputes amicably and respondent no. 2 does not want to pursue her complaint against petitioners herein, continuing wi th criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose. Moreover, the disput e does not involve any public interest and is private in nature. 11. Accordingly, exercising inherent powers vested in this Court u nder Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 , it is deemed appropriate to quash the instant FIR. 12. Consequently, to secure the ends of justice, FIR No. 0955/2018 d ated 28.11.2018, registered at Police Station Sultanpuri for comm ission of offences under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC, along with all conse quential proceedings arising therefrom, is quashed 13. The petition stands disposed of in aforesaid terms. 14. Pending applications also stand disposed of in aforesaid terms. (MANOJ JAIN) JUDGE MARCH 30, 2026/ar/pb Signed By:SONIA THAPLIYAL Signing Date:01.04.2026 18:18:50 Signature Not Verified