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HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 07.08.2025
PAWANDEEP SINGH & ORS. .....Petitioners
Through: Ms. Sakshi Kaul, Mr. Chirag Kaushal, Advs. along
VC.
Through: Mr. Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel
Arya, Mr. Aryan Sachdeva, Advs. ASI Anil Kumar, PS Tigri
Mr. Manoj Kumar, Ms. Madhvi Aggarwal, Ms. Suman Kathuria, Advs. for R-2 along
JUDGMENT
RAVINDER DUDEJA, J.
1. The present petition has been filed under section 528 BNSS seeking the quashing of the FIR NO. 56/2023 Under Sections 498A/406/34 of the Indian Penal Code registered at P.S. Tigri and all the proceedings emanating therefrom.
2. The marriage between Petitioner No.1 and Respondent No.2 was solemnized on 14.06.2020 according to Sikh rites and ceremonies at Mohali. No child was born out of the wedlock. Due to temperamental differences, both the parties started residing separately since 21.12.2021. Subsequently the aforesaid FIR was lodged on 11.02.2023.
3. During the pendency of the proceedings, both the parties entered into a settlement/compromise dated 10.05.2024 and amicably settled their disputes. Both the parties agreed that the petitioner shall pay a sum of Rs. 7,00,000/- to the respondent no. 2 as full and final settlement amount. The marriage between the parties has since been dissolved by decree of divorce granted by mutual consent. A copy of the settlement deed/MOU has been placed on record which is annexed as Annexure P[3].
4. Petitioner no. 1 & respondent no. 2 are physically present before the Court while Petitioner nos. 2 to 4 have entered their appearance through VC. They have been identified by their respective counsels as well as by the Investigating Officer ASI Anil Kumar, from PS Tigri.
5. Respondent No.2 confirms she has received the full and final settlement amount and that the matter has been amicably settled with the petitioners without any force, fear, coercion and has no objection if the FIR NO. 56/2023 Under Sections 498A/406/34 of the Indian Penal Code registered at P.S. Tigri is quashed against the Petitioners.
6. In view of the settlement between the parties, learned Additional PP appearing for the State, also has no objection if the present FIR NO. 56/2023 Under Sections 498A/406/34 of the Indian Penal Code registered at P.S. Tigri is quashed.
7. In Gian Singh vs State of Punjab (2012) 10 SCC 303, Supreme Court has recognized the need of amicable resolution of disputes by observing as under:-
8. In view of the aforesaid circumstances and the fact that parties have put a quietus to the dispute, no useful purpose will be served in continuing with the present FIR NO. 56/2023 Under Sections 498A/406/34 of the Indian Penal Code registered at P.S. Tigri and all the other consequential proceeding emanating therefrom.
9. In the interest of justice, the petition is allowed, and FIR NO. 56/2023 Under Sections 498A/406/34 of the Indian Penal Code registered at P.S. Tigri and all the other consequential proceeding emanating therefrom is hereby quashed.
10. Petition is allowed and disposed of accordingly.
11. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of.
RAVINDER DUDEJA, J AUGUST 07, 2025