Ashwani Kumar & Ors. v. The State of NCT of Delhi and Anr

1. Petitioners herein seek quashing of FIR No. 232/2022 dated 16.02.2022, registered at Police Station Bhajan Pura, Delhi, for commission of offences under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Sections 3/4 of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, 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 06.03.2018, as per Hindu rites and customs. No child is born out of the abovesaid wedlock.

3. However, on account of temperamental differences, the parties started residing separately.

4. On account of matrimonial discord, a complaint was lodged by respondent No.2, which resulted into registration of the abovesaid FIR. CRL.M.C. 5188/2026 2

5. Charge-sheet has already been filed.

6. Fortunately, when the parties were referred for counseling, both the parties amicably resolved all their disputes before Counselling Cell, Family Court, North-East-District, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi on 20.09.2025 and are now enjoying blissful life together.

7. It is in the abovesaid backdrop that quashing is being sought.

8. Petitioners are present in-person.

9. Respondent no. 2 is also present in-person and she has been duly identified by her counsel as well as by Investigating Officer.

10. When asked, respondent No.2 submitted that the matter has been amicably settled and she is residing with her husband in complete peace and harmony since last one year. She submits that since she has, voluntarily, entered into settlement and is happy at her matrimonial home, she would have ‘no objection’ if FIR in question is quashed. Her affidavit to abovesaid effect is also on record.

11. Keeping in mind the overall facts of the case and the fact that respondent No.2 is residing happily at her matrimonial home and does not want any further action against any of the petitioners, continuing with criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose, especially, when the couple is now enjoying matrimonial bliss. Moreover, the dispute does not involve any public interest and is private in nature.

12. Accordingly, exercising inherent powers vested in this Court under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, it is deemed appropriate to quash the instant FIR.

13. Consequently, to secure the ends of justice, 232/2022 dated 16.02.2022, registered at Police Station Bhajan Pura, Delhi, for commission CRL.M.C. 5188/2026 3 of offences under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Sections 3/4 of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, is quashed.

14. The petition stands disposed of in aforesaid terms.

15. Pending application also stands disposed of in aforesaid terms.