DANISH KHAN & ORS. vs STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.

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$~50 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Date of Decision: 08th May, 2026 + CRL.M.C. 3598/2026 & CRL.M.A. 14588/2026 DANISH KHAN & ORS. .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Rashid Hussain and Mr. Mohit Yadav, Advocates for No. 1 to 6 versus STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR. .....Respondent Through: Mr. Raj Kumar, APP with SI Devender. Mr. Mohd. Nazim, Advocate for R-2 with R-2. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ JAIN J U D G M E N T (oral) 1. The present petition seeks quashing of FIR No. 02/2022 registered at Police Station Shaheen Bagh for commission of offences under Sections 498A/406/323, along with all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, on the basis of compromise arrived at between the parties. Subsequently, in the charge-sheet, offences under Sections 354/506/509/34 IPC were added. 2. The marriage between the petitioner No.1 and respondent No.2 was solemnized on 04.03.2019 as per Muslim rites and customs. 3. They were blessed with three children. 4. However, on account of some temperamental differences, respondent No.2 approached police which resulted in registration of abovesaid FIR. 5. However, the matter has been amicably settled between the parties and, in terms of the settlement which took place on 27.04.2026, both the parties Signature Not Verified Signed By:SONIA CRL.M.C. 3598/2026 1 THAPLIYAL Signing Date:11.05.2026 15:59:12 have started residing together and all other cases, filed in relation to the abovesaid marriage, have already been withdrawn by the respective parties. 6. Respondent No.2 is present in Court and she has been duly identified by her counsel as well as I.O. She reiterates the terms of settlement and submits that she is living in complete peace and harmony with her husband and in-laws for last 2 ½ years and would have no objection if t