SADDAB AKHTAR AND ORS. vs STATE OF NCT DELHI AND ANR.

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$~104 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of decision: 22.07.2025 ,,,,,,,,,, + CRL.M.C. 4839/2025 SADDAB AKHTAR & ORS. .....Petitioners Through: Mr. Adab Singh Kapoor, Ms. Kavita Bhardwaj & Mr. Pramod Kumar Yadav, Advocates along with petitioners No. 1 to 3 in person versus STATE & ANR. … Respondents Through: Mr. M.M. Sana & Mr. Haider Ali, Advocates along with 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. 60/2021, dated 24.12.2021, registered at P.S Crime (Women) Cell Nanak Pura, 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 08.11.2020 as per Muslim rites and ceremonies. CRL.M.C. 4839/2025 Page 1 of 4 Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed By:VAISHALI PRUTHI Signing Date:23.07.2025 11:34:26 Due to temperamental differences Petitioner No. 1 and Respondent No. 2 started living separately since 20.04.2021. As per allegations, respondent No. 2 was subjected to physical and mental harassment on account of dowry demands and was extended threats. She was also beaten, isolated and deprived of her stridhan. Accordingly, FIR was registered at P.S Crime (Women) Cell Nanak Pura, Delhi under section 498A/406/34 IPC. Chargesheet was filed against the petitioners under sections 498A/406/509/34 IPC. 3. During the pendency of the proceedings, the parties have amicably resolved their disputes and executed a Settlement dated 21.03.2025 arrived at Mediation Centre, Saket Courts, New Delhi. In pursuance of the settlement Petitioner No. 1 and Respondent