OMKAR SINGH & ORS. vs THE STATE (N.C.T. OF DELHI) & ANR.

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$~100 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of decision: 04.08.2025 ,,,,,,,,,, + CRL.M.C. 2274/2025 OMKAR SINGH & ORS. .....Petitioners Through: Petitioners in person. versus THE STATE (N.C.T OF DELHI) & ANR. … Respondents Through: Mr. Hitesh Vali, APP for the State with SI Suraj, PS-Hauz Khas. Respondent No. 2 in person. CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAVINDER DUDEJA JUDGMENT(ORAL) RAVINDER DUDEJA, J. 1. This is a petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, seeking quashing of FIR No. 359/2022, dated 16.08.2022, registered at P.S Hauz Khas, Delhi under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and all proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of settlement between the parties. 2. The marriage between Petitioner No. 1 and Respondent No. 2 was solemnized on 08.03.2019 as per Hindu rites and customs at Delhi. Due to temperamental differences Petitioner No. 1 and Respondent No. 2 started living separately since 04.06.2019. As per averments made in the FIR, Respondent No. 2 was subjected to physical and mental harassment on account of dowry demands by the CRL.M.C. 2274/2025 Page 1 of 3 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:VAISHALI PRUTHI Signing Date:04.08.2025 18:12:23 petitioners. Subsequently, FIR No. 359/2022 was lodged at instance of Respondent No. 2 at PS Hauz Khas under section 498A/406/34IPC. 3. During the course of proceedings, the parties amicably resolved their disputes and executed a Memorandum of Settlement dated 18.04.2024. In respect of the aforesaid settlement, Petitioner No. 1 and Respondent No. 2 have dissolved their marriage by mutual consent on 24.10.2024. It is submitted that all conditions of the Settlement Agreement have been fulfilled including the payment of the total settlement amount of Rs. 26,50,000/- (Rupees Twenty Six