$~80 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010378762026 + W.P.(CRL) 2469/2026 & CRL.M.A. 24973/2026 ANKIT SHARMA & ORS. .....Petitioners Through: Mr. Akshat Malik and Ms. Khawar Saleem, Advs. with petitioners in person versus THE STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR .....Respondents Through: Mr. Anand V. Khatri, ASC (Criminal) SI Satish Kumar, PS Chandni Mahal Mr. Arun Saxena, Adv. for R2 R2 in person CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MADHU JAIN O R D E R % 17.08.2026 1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. 2. By the way of the present petition the petitioner is seeking quashing of FIR No. 454/2023, registered at Police Station Chandni Mahal, Delhi, for the offences punishable under Sections 498A/406/34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘IPC’), and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom. 3. Issue notice. The learned APP accepts notice on behalf of the State. 4. The petitioners and respondent no. 2 are present before this Court and the parties have been identified by their counsel and Investigating Officer. 5. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the marriage between petitioner No.1 and respondent No.2 was solemnized on 15.01.2023 and, This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 20/08/2026 at 11:37:45 owing to matrimonial differences, the parties started living separately from 09.07.2023. Respondent No.2 thereafter lodged the aforesaid FIR against the petitioners. 6. It is submitted that the investigation has been completed and the charge sheet has been filed. It is further submitted that charges have already been framed by the learned Trial Court and the matter is presently at the stage of prosecution evidence. 7. It is further submitted that during the pendency of the proceedings, the parties were referred to mediation and, pursuant thereto, entered into a Settlement Agreement dated 12.12.2025 before the Delhi Mediation Centre, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi. As per the settlement, the parties have agreed to resume their matrimonial relationship and cohabit together. It is also stated that respondent No.2 has agreed to withdraw the other proceedings instituted by her against the petitioners, in accordance with the terms of the settlement. 8. On a query made by this Court, respondent no. 2 who has been identified by the IO, has categorically stated that she has entered into compromise, vide Settlement Agreement dated 12.12.2025, out of her own free will and without any pressure, coercion or threat. Therefore, she has no objection if the present FIR is quashed. 9. In view of the fact that the parties have amicably resolved their matrimonial disputes, resumed cohabitation and have been living together, no useful purpose would be served by continuing the criminal proceedings. Rather, continuation thereof would only result in unnecessary litigation between the parties. There is no legal impediment to quashing the FIR in the facts and circumstances of the present case. 10. Accordingly, FIR No. 454/2023, registered at Police Station Chandni This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 20/08/2026 at 11:37:45 Mahal Delhi, for the offences punishable under Sections 498A/406/34 of the IPC along with all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, is hereby quashed. 11. The present petition is disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, also stand(s) disposed of. 12. Copy of the order be sent to the learned Trial Court for necessary information and compliance. 13. The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. MADHU JAIN, J AUGUST 17, 2026/ys/P This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 20/08/2026 at 11:37:45