DURGA PRASAD GUPTA AND ORS vs THE STATE GOVT. OF NCT DELHI AND ANR

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$~79 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of Decision: 30th April, 2026 + CRL.M.C. 3357/2026 & CRL.M.A. 13591/2026 DURGA PRASAD GUPTA AND ORS .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Monika Kapure and Mr. R.N. Singh Kushwaha, Advocates versus THE STATE GOVT. OF NCT DELHI AND ANR .....Respondent Through: Mr. Satinder Singh Bawa, APP for State with SI Ekta, PS Mangol Puri Respondent No. 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. 1176/2018 dated 23.12.2018, registered at Police Station Mangol Puri, for commission of offences under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise arrived at between the parties. 2. Marriage between petitioner No. 1 and respondent No. 2 was solemnized on 29.01.2015 according to Hindu rites and ceremonies. Couple was blessed with baby boy on 13.12.2015. 3. On account of some matrimonial discord and temperamental differences, respondent No. 2 reported the matter to the police which resulted in registration of aforesaid FIR. 4. Charge-sheet has already been filed. Signature Not Verified Signed By:SONIA CRL.M.C. 3357/2026 1 THAPLIYAL Signing Date:04.05.2026 14:00:30 5. Fact, however, remains that parties have been able to settle all their matrimonial disputes and have entered into Memorandum of Understanding on 26.10.2024. 6. It is in the abovesaid backdrop that quashing is being sought. 7. Respondent No.2 is present with her counsel and has been duly identified by her counsel as well as by Investigating Officer. 8. When asked, respondent No. 2 reiterates the terms of settlement as mentioned in Memorandum of Understanding on 26.10.2024. As per terms of settlement, respondent no. 2 has agreed to accept a total sum of R