SH AMIT KUMAR & ORS. vs THE STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

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$~63 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of Decision: 09th March, 2026 + W.P.(CRL) 718/2026 & CRL.M.A. 6798/2026 SH AMIT KUMAR & ORS. .....Petitioners Through: Mr. Linkon Goswami & Mr. Nitin Goswami, Advs. versus THE STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel Mr. Mohit Anish, Adv. 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.452/2023 dated 06.08.2023, registered at P.S. Harsh Vihar, 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. Petitioner No.1 got married to respondent No.2 on 24.02.2014, as per Hindu rites and customs. They were blessed with a baby girl from the abovesaid wedlock. 3. However, on account of some compatibility issues, the parties started living separately. On account of such matrimonial discord, a complaint was lodged by respondent No.2, which resulted into registration of abovesaid FIR. 4. The matter is still pending investigation as charge-sheet has yet not been filed. 5. Fact, however, remains that both the parties have been able to settle all Signature Not Verified Signed By:SONIA W.P.(CRL) 718/2026 1 THAPLIYAL Signing Date:11.03.2026 17:31:36 their matrimonial disputes and have agreed to part ways in a graceful manner. 6. The settlement took place when the matter was referred to the Counselling Cell, Family Courts, Karkardooma, Shahdara, Delhi. A copy of such settlement dated 15.07.2025 has also been placed on record. 7. Pursuant to such settlement, parties have already obtained divorce by way of mutual consent on 17.01.2026. 8. Petitioners are present in Court. 9. Respondent No.2 is present in