#37
IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
Date of decision: 15.02.2016
W.P.(CRL) 488/2016 & Crl. M.A. 2633/2016
RAKESH MALIK ..... Petitioner
Through: Mr. Vipin Nandwani, Adv.
versus
THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR ..... Respondents
Through: Ms. Nandita Rao, ASC with Mr. Srilina Roy, Adv. for State.
SI Des Raj, PS Vikas Puri.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SIDDHARTH MRIDUL SIDDHARTH MRIDUL, J (ORAL)
1. The present is a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 seeking W.P.(CRL.) 488/2016 Page 1 of 3 quashing of FIR No.1161/2015 under Section 498A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station- Vikas Puri and the proceedings arising therefrom.
2. It is nothing but good news as appositely stated by Ms. Nandita Rao, learned Additional Standing Counsel (Criminal) appearing on behalf of the police. It is further stated that the petitioner-husband as well as the complainant-wife on account of whose matrimonial discord the subject FIR came to be registered, have reconciled their differences and have been living together happily, once again since 13th December, 2015.
3. It would only be fair and appropriate to enable the couple to renew their vows and attempt to live happily ever after. I am also informed at the Bar that the petition seeking divorce instituted by the husband has since been withdrawn unconditionally.
4. Consequently, while wishing the reunited couple a long and happy life, it would be just expedient and necessary to remove the only road-block that may become an obstacle in their path of happiness.
5. Resultantly, FIR No.1161/2015 under Section 498A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station- Vikas Puri and the proceedings arising therefrom are hereby set aside and quashed qua the petitioner.
6. The writ petition is allowed and disposed of. W.P.(CRL.) 488/2016 Page 2 of 3
7. A copy of this order be given dasti under signatures of Court Master to counsel for the parties.
SIDDHARTH MRIDUL, J FEBRUARY 15, 2016 sr W.P.(CRL.) 488/2016 Page 3 of 3