AMIT KUMAR SHRIVASTAVA & ORS. vs STATE GOVERNMENT OF NCT DELHI & ANR.

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$~89 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of Decision: 20th April, 2026 + CRL.M.C. 2974/2026&CRL.M.A. 12079-12080/2026 AMIT KUMAR SHRIVASTAVA & ORS. .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Ambuj Maurya, Advocate. versus STATE GOVERNMENT OF NCT DELHI & ANR. .....Respondent Through: Mr. Raj Kumar, APP with SI Chanjang. Mr. Tushar Mishra, Advocate for R-2 with R-2. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN J U D G M E N T (oral) 1. Petitioners herein seek quashing of FIR No. 67/2020 dated 06.03.2020, registered at Police Station Mandawli Fazal Pur, for commission of offences under Sections 498-A/406/34/506 IPC and Sections 3/4 of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise arrived at between the parties. 2. The marriage between petitioner No.1 and respondent No.2 was solemnized at Muzaffarpur on 11.12.2011, according to Hindu rites and ceremonies. There are two children from the wedlock. 3. However, on account of some matrimonial dispute, respondent No.2 reported the matter to police which resulted in registration of abovesaid FIR. 4. Both the sides have entered into settlement and have started living together in complete harmony and, therefore, the present petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR. A copy of settlement deed 14.04.2026 has been placed on record. 5. Respondent No.2 is present in person and she has been duly identified by her counsel as well as by Investigating Officer. Signature Not Verified Signed By:SONIA CRL.M.C. 2974/2026 1 THAPLIYAL Signing Date:22.04.2026 11:32:26 6. When asked, respondent No. 2 reiterates the terms of settlement and submits that she has entered into the abovesaid settlement out of her own free will, without any coercion and influence from any corner whatsoever