BHIM SAIN & ORS. vs GOVT OF NCT DELHI & ANR.

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$~48 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of decision: 01.12.2025 ,,,,,,,,,, + CRL.M.C. 4859/2025 BHIM SAIN & ORS. .....Petitioners Through: Ms. Mishika Singh, Adv. (DHCLSC) Petitioners in person. versus GOVT OF NCT DELHI & ANR .....Respondents Through: Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP with SI Satish Kumar, P.S.Mangolpuri. Mr. Gurjeet Singh, Adv. for R- 2. R-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. 874/2016, dated 03.09.2016, registered at P.S Mangol Puri Delhi under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and all proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of settlement between the parties. CRL.M.C 4859/2025 Page 1 of 4 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:VAISHALI PRUTHI Signing Date:01.12.2025 18:20:30 2. The factual matrix giving rise to the instant case is that the marriage between Petitioner No. 1 and Respondent no. 2/complainant was solemnized on 14.02.2013 as per Hindu Rites and ceremonies. However, on account of temperamental differences Petitioner No. 1 and Respondent No. 2 are living separately since 22.01.2016. 3. As per averments made in the FIR, Respondent No. 2 was subjected to physical and mental harassment on account of dowry demands by the petitioners. FIR No. 874/2016 was lodged at the instance of respondent no. 2 at PS Mangol Puri under sections 498A/406/34 IPC against the petitioners. Subsequently Chargesheet was filed. 4. During the course of proceedings, the parties amicably resolved their disputes before Delhi Mediation Centre, Rohini Courts and the terms of settlement were written in the form of Settlement Agreement dated 14.05.2024. It is submitted that petitioner no.1 and respondent no.