RAJIV SAXENA vs STATE(NCT OF DELHI)

The Supreme Court quashed the proceedings against the appellant under Sections 498A and 496 IPC, as the respondent-wife expressed her agreement to the request for quashing, indicating that the parties had settled the matter. The Court held that the absence of the respondent in the High Court was not a barrier to granting the request, especially after her appearance and consent in the Supreme Court. Consequently, the appeal was disposed of in favor of the appellant, leading to the quashing of the lower court's proceedings.