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Delhi High Court
Gaurav Kumar And Ors vs The State Govt Of Nct Of Delhi Through Sho ... on 3 February, 2026
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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
% Date of Decision: 03rd February, 2026
+ W.P.(CRL) 376/2026 & CRL.M.A. 3583/2026
GAURAV KUMAR AND ORS .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. R K Gupta with Mr. Rohitash
Mishra and Mr. Shubhankar Birla,
Advocates.
versus
THE STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI THROUGH SHO CRIME
WOMEN CELL & ANR. .....Respondent
Through: Mr. Sanjay Lao, SC with W/ASI Neel
Kamal.
Mr. Sushant Kumar, Advocate for
R-2.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN
J U D G M E N T (oral)
1. Petitioners herein seek quashing of FIR No. 022/2024 dated
07.05.2024, registered at P.S. Crime (Women) Cell, Nanakpura, Delhi, under
Sections 498A/406/34 IPC, along with all consequential 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 01.01.2022, as per Hindu rites and
ceremonies. However, due to certain temperamental differences, the parties
started living separately w.e.f. 08.10.2022.
3. On account of matrimonial discord, a complaint was lodged by
respondent No.2, which resulted into registration of abovesaid FIR.
4. When the abovesaid criminal case was taken up by learned Magisterial
Court, the matter was referred to mediation and, fortunately, the parties have
arrived at amicable settlement. The settlement has taken place under the aegis
of Mediation Centre, Saket Courts, Delhi on 21.12.2024.
5. Both the parties have agreed to part ways in a graceful manner.
6. Broad terms of settlement are contained in Memorandum of Settlement
dated 21.12.2024, and parties have already obtained divorce by way of mutual
consent on 27.09.2025.
7. As per the terms of settlement, respondent No.2 has agreed to accept a
total sum of Rs. 1.5 lacs towards full and final settlement of all her claims in
lieu of alimony, istridhan, maintenance for self (past, present and future).
8. Respondent No.2 submits that the entire such amount has already been
received by her.
9. Parties are present in Court and the Court has interacted with them.
10. Upon query, respondent No.2 has reiterated the terms and conditions of
the settlement and submits that in view of such settlement, she is no longer
interested in pursuing with instant FIR.
11. The Investigating Officer (I.O.) and learned counsel for respondent are
present and duly identifies her.
12. In view of the settlement arrived at between the parties, continuing with
criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose, especially, when dispute
does not involve any public interest and is, primarily, private in nature. In any
case, even the complainant does not wish to press any charges against the
petitioners.
13. Accordingly, exercising inherent powers vested in this Court under
Section 528 of the BNSS, it is deemed appropriate to quash the instant FIR.
14. Consequently, to secure the ends of justice, FIR No. 022/2024 dated
07.05.2024, registered at P.S. Crime (Women) Cell, Nanakpura, Delhi under
Sections 498A/406/34 IPC, along with all consequential proceedings
emanating therefrom, is hereby, quashed.
15. The petition stands disposed of in aforesaid terms.
16. Pending application also stands disposed of.
(MANOJ JAIN)
JUDGE
FEBRUARY 3, 2026/sw/js
