Sheena Jain v. The State NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 05 Dec 2022 · 2022:DHC:5506
Dinesh Kumar Sharma
W.P.(CRL) 2904/2022
2022:DHC:5506
criminal petition_allowed

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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 IPC following reconciliation between the parties, emphasizing the court's power to prevent abuse of process and maintain matrimonial harmony.

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Neutral Citation Number2022/DHC/005506
W.P.(CRL) 2904/2022
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
W.P.(CRL) 2904/2022
SHEENA JAIN ..... Petitioner
Through: Mr. Udhav Singh Tomar, Advocate.
VERSUS
THE STATE NCT OF DELHI & ORS. ..... Respondents
Through: Ms. Nandita Rao, ASC (Crl.) for GNCTD with Mr. Saransh, Advocate with SI Arun, PS Model Town.
Date of Decision: 05th December, 2022
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH KUMAR SHARMA
JUDGMENT
DINESH KUMAR SHARMA, J.
(Oral)
Crl.M.A.25389/2022 (exemption)
Exemption allowed subject to all just exceptions.

1. Present petition has been filed for quashing of FIR No.81/2021 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station Model Town.

2. Petitioner and respondents have appeared through video conferencing.

3. I have interacted with the parties. Petitioner states that she has Neutral Citation Number2022/DHC/005506 reconciled the matter and is now living happily in her matrimonial home. Petitioner states that she and her husband/respondent No.2 are living together as husband and wife for the last 3-4 months.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner has identified the complainant.

5. Since the parties have settled the matter and now the petitioner wants to continue to live in her matrimonial home, therefore to secure the ends of justice and put a quietus to the dispute, the present FIR No.81/2021 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station Model Town and all the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

6. The present petition stands disposed of.

DINESH KUMAR SHARMA, J DECEMBER 05, 2022