LAKSHMI JATAV & ORS. vs STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR.

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$~48 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of Decision: 5th February, 2026 + CRL.M.C. 1016/2026&CRL.M.A. 3956-3957/2026 LAKSHMI JATAV & ORS. .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Isha Khanna and Ms. Ruchika Malik, Advocate. versus STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR......Respondent Through: Ms. Kajal Kaushik, Advocate for 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. 0166/2024 dated 24.03.2024, registered at P.S. Jahangir Puri, Delhi, under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise arrived at between the parties. 2. The marriage between complainant (respondent No.2 herein) and Rakesh Kumar Jatav (since deceased) was solemnized on 08.11.2022, as per Hindu rites and ceremonies. 3. However, due to certain temperamental differences, the parties started living separately. 4. On account of matrimonial discord, a complaint was lodged by respondent No.2, which resulted into registration of abovesaid FIR. 5. Both the parties have agreed to part ways in a graceful manner. 6. Broad terms of settlement are contained in Memorandum of Settlement dated 25.04.2024, and parties have already obtained divorce by way of mutual consent on 01.05.2025. Signature Not Verified Signed By:SONIA CRL.M.C. 1016/2026 1 THAPLIYAL Signing Date:07.02.2026 12:47:01 7. As per the terms of settlement, respondent No.2 has agreed to accept a total sum of Rs. 7 lacs towards full and final settlement of all her claims in lieu of alimony, istridhan, maintenance for self (past, present and future). 8. Respondent No.2 submits that a sum of Rs. 5 lacs has already been received and the balance amount of Rs. 2 lacs has been received today by way of demand draft bearing no 7707