SOHAIL SAIFI & ORS. vs STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.

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$~64 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of Decision: 9th February, 2026 + CRL.M.C. 1096/2026 SOHAIL SAIFI & ORS. .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Arif Hussain, Advocate along with petitioners in person. versus STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR. .....Respondent Through: Mr. Raj Kumar, APP with SI Akshay Dagar. Mr. Mohd. Talat, Advocate for R-2 with R-2 in person. CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN J U D G M E N T (oral) 1. Petitioners herein seek quashing of FIR No. 345/2025 dated 27.08.2025, registered at Police Station Shaheen Bagh, Delhi for commission of offences under Sections 75/ 85/ 316(2)/ 351(2)/ 3(5), BNS (corresponding Sections 354A/ 498A/ 406/ 506/ 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 petitioner No.1 was solemnized on 17.12.2023 according to Muslim rites and customs. Signature Not Verified Signed By:SONIA CRL.M.C. 1096/2026 1 THAPLIYAL Signing Date:11.02.2026 10:33:46 3. However, on account of some matrimonial dispute, respondent No.2 reported the matter to police which resulted in registration of abovesaid FIR. 4. Though chargesheet has already been filed against all the petitioners, charges are yet to be framed. 5. 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. 6. Respondent No.2 is present in person and she has been duly identified by IO. 7. She reiterates the terms of settlement and submits that she is living happily with her husband and in-laws and she does not want any further action and would have no objection if the FIR in question is quashed. She submits that she has