RAJ KUMAR & ORS. vs STATE (GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.

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$~85 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of Decision: 17th March, 2026 + CRL.M.C. 1957/2026 & CRL.M.A. 8030/2026 RAJ KUMAR & ORS. .....Petitioner Through: Ms. Agraza and Mr. Ashok Kumar, Advocates. Petitioners in person. versus STATE (GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI) & ANR. .....Respondent Through: Mr. Raj Kumar, APP for the State with ASI Vikram Singh. Mr. Shivankar Swarup, Advocate for R-2 (through V.C.). Respondent No.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. 0690/2015 dated 27.11.2015, registered at Police Station Karawal Nagar, Delhi, for commission of offences under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC and Section 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, along with all consequential proceedings arising therefrom, on the basis of compromise arrived at between the parties. 2. Petitioner No.1 got married to respondent No.2 on 13.11.2013, as per Hindu rites and ceremonies. No child was born from the abovesaid wedlock. 3. However, on account of certain temperamental differences and matrimonial discord, respondent No.2 herein had lodged a complainant Signature Not Verified Signed By:SONIA CRL.M.C. 1957/2026 1 THAPLIYAL Signing Date:19.03.2026 09:28:37 before the CAW Cell which resulted in registration of abovesaid FIR. 4. There were several cases filed by the parties in relation to the abovesaid marriage and when the matter was referred to Delhi Mediation Centre, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi, the parties were able to resolve all their matrimonial disputes and agreed to part ways in a graceful manner and with respect to the present FIR also, respondent No.2 had agreed to give her ‘no objection’ and cooperation for quashing of the same. 5. All the three petitioners are present. 6. Respondent No.2 is present in per