AMIR & ANR. vs THE STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR

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$~77 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of Decision: 18th March, 2026 + CRL.M.C. 1984/2026 & CRL.M.A. 8149/2026 AMIR & ANR. .....Petitioners Through: Mr. Anwar Khalil, Advocate with petitioners in person. versus THE STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR .....Respondents Through: Mr. Raj Kumar, APP for the State with WSI Chong Kipgen, PS Hazrat Nizamuddin Mr. Rahil Mabood, Advocate for respondent No.2 with respondent No.2 in person. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN J U D G M E N T (oral) 1. Petitioners seek quashing of FIR No. 337/2025 dated 27.11.2025, registered at P.S. Hazrat Nizamuddin, Delhi under Sections 498A/406 IPC along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of settlement arrived at between the parties. 2. The marriage between respondent No.2 and petitioner No.1 was solemnized on 01.12.2020 as per Muslim rites and customs. They were blessed with a baby girl, who is presently with the mother i.e. respondent No.2 herein. 3. However, due to certain temperamental differences, they started living separately and on account of matrimonial discord, a complaint was lodged by Signature Not Verified Signed By:SONIA CRL.M.C. 1984/2026 1 THAPLIYAL Signing Date:19.03.2026 18:53:03 respondent No.2, which resulted into registration of abovesaid FIR. 4. Charge-sheet has yet not been filed. 5. Fact, however, remains that both the parties have been able to amicably settle all their matrimonial disputes and have agreed to part ways in a graceful manner and such settlement terms have been reduced in writing vide Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dated 29.01.2026. 6. Petitioner Nos.1 and 2 are present in Court. 7. Respondent No.2 is present in Court and is represented by her counsel. The Investigating Officer is also present and duly identifies