CRL.M.C./7779/2026 of BHUVNESH KUMAR @BHUVNESHWAR & ORS. Vs THE STATE OF NCT DELHI & ANR. on 13 October 2026

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13.10.2026

1. Hybrid mode. CRL.M.A. 32410/2026 (exemption)

1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions, and subject to the condition that the requisite documents shall be filed as per Delhi High Court Rules.

2. Application stands disposed of. CRL.M.C. 7779/2026

3. This is a petition under section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as ‘Cr.P.C.’) seeking quashing of

FIR No. 128/2021 dated 17.03.2021 for the offences under Sections 498A/406/506/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (hereinafter referred to as ‘IPC’), at PS Kanjhawala.

4. At the outset, it has been submitted by the Learned Counsel for the Petitoners that the marriage between Petitioner No.1 and Respondent no.2 took place on 07.02.2018 at Mubarak Pur, Delhi as per Hindu rites, customs and ceremonies after which both parties started residing together as husband and wife. However, due to matrimonial discord arising out of temperamental differences, the parties are living separately since 23.04.2019.

5. It has also been submitted that thereafter, Respondent No.2, approached the police authorities, and on the basis of her complaint, the aforementioned FIR No. 128/2021 got registered at Police Station Kanjhawala. It has been further submitted that the chargesheet has since been filed. However, better senses prevailed and during the pendency of the proceedings, both parties have amicably resolved their disputes vide a Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter referred to as ‘MOU’) dated 12.03.2026. Pursuant to the said MOU, the parties have agreed to and infact dissolved their marriage vide decree of divorce dated 30.07.2026 by mutual consent before the Family Court, Rohini Courts, Delhi.

6. Respondent No. 2 alongwith her brother is physically present before the Court and she has been duly identified by the Investigating Officer (‘IO’) SI Dinesh, PS Kanjhawala present in court.

7. Respondent No. 2 confirms that the dispute with the Petitioners has been amicable settled without any fear, force or coercion and that she has no objection if the FIR No. 128/2021 against the Petitioners is quashed.

8. In view of the settlement arrived at between the parties, continuing

with criminal proceedings, would serve no useful purpose, especially, when the dispute is private in nature and does not involve any public interest.

9. Accordingly, in light of the submission made by Respondent No.2 that she has no objection if the present proceedings get quashed in light of the MOU dated 12.03.2026 therefore exercising the inherent powers vested in this court under Section 482 Cr.P.C. (section 528 BNSS), it is deemed appropriate to quash the instant FIR and the proceedings emanating therefrom.

10. Consequently, to secure the ends of justice and to bring about an end to the dispute between the parties qua the present case in hand, FIR No. 128/2021 dated 17.03.2021 under Sections 498A/406/506/34 IPC, registered at Police Station Kanjhawala, along with consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, is hereby, quashed

11. Petition is allowed and disposed of accordingly

12. Pending application(s), if any, also disposed of.

VIMAL KUMAR YADAV, J OCTOBER 13, 2026/ij