W.P.(CRL)/2775/2026 of MAYANK SHARMA AND ORS Vs STATE THROUGH SHO P S INDERPURI AND ANR on 9 September 2026

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1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. CRL.M.A. 27898/2026

2. Allowed subject to all just exceptions. The application is disposed of. W.P.(CRL) 2775/2026

3. By way of the present petition, the petitioners seek quashing of FIR No. 207/2024, registered at Police Station Inder Puri, Delhi, under Sections 498A/406/34 of the Indian Penal Code,1860 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘IPC’), along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of an amicable settlement arrived at between the parties.

4. Issue Notice. Learned APP for the state accepts notice on behalf of the state.

5. The Petitioners and Respondent No.2 are present before this Court and have been identified by the Investigating Officer (IO) concerned.

6. Brief facts of the case is that the marriage between Petitioner No. 1 and Respondent No. 2 was solemnized on 20.11.2021 according to Hindu rites and ceremonies. Owing to matrimonial differences, the parties started living separately from 14.09.2023. Thereafter, they amicably settled their disputes on 24.01.2026 before the Counselling Cell and mutually agreed to dissolve their marriage by mutual consent under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

7. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that, in terms of the Settlement Deed dated 24.01.2026, Petitioner No. 1 agreed to pay Respondent No. 2 ₹12,00,000/- towards full and final settlement of all her matrimonial claims. The parties agreed to withdraw their pending litigations, and Petitioner No. 1 has already paid ₹8,00,000/- to Respondent No. 2. A decree of divorce was also granted by the learned Principal Judge, Family Courts, Dwarka, on 07.08.2026. The parties further agreed that Respondent No. 2 would cooperate in the quashing of FIR No. 207/2024, and would execute the necessary documents and appear before this Court as required.

8. Today, in order to fulfil the terms of the settlement agreement, the petitioner has paid a sum of ₹4,00,000/- before this Court by way of Demand Draft bearing No. 643798.

9. On a query made by this Court, Respondent No.2, who has been duly identified by the IO, categorically states that she has entered into the settlement out of her own free will, without any force, coercion or undue influence. She further states that the entire settled amount has been received by her and that she has no surviving claim whatsoever against the Petitioners. She has no objection if the present FIR and all proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

10. In view of the fact that the parties have amicably resolved all their disputes, the marriage already stands dissolved by a decree of divorce by mutual consent, the entire settlement amount has been paid, and Respondent No.2 has no objection to the quashing of the FIR, no useful purpose would be served in continuing the criminal proceedings. Rather, continuation thereof would only perpetuate unnecessary litigation between the parties. There is no legal impediment to quashing the FIR in the facts and circumstances of the present case.

11. Accordingly, FIR No. 207/2024, registered at Police Station Inder Puri, Delhi, for the offences punishable under Sections 498A/406/34 of IPC, and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, are hereby quashed.

12. The present petition, along with pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of.

13. Copy of the order be communicated to the concerned learned Trial Court for necessary action and compliance.

14. The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. MADHU JAIN, J SEPTEMBER 9, 2026/prg/rm