$~67 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010458732026 + CRL.M.C. 7155/2026 & CRL.M.A. 29905/2026 PRAVEEN AND ORS. .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Himanish Rana, Mr. Piyush Yadav and Mr. Ankit Kumar Vats, Advs. with petitioners in person. versus STATE OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Digam Singh Dagar, APP with Mr. Krishnandu, Adv. for the State. WSI Priyanka, PS – SP Badli. Mr. Paras, Mr. Kamal and Ms. Bhavya Vijay Tangri, Advs. Mr. Manish Kumar and Mr. Anuj Arya, Advs. for R2 R2 in person. CORAM: HON’BLE MS. JUSTICE MADHU JAIN O R D E R % 24.09.2026 1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. 2. The present petition has been filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (hereinafter to referred to as the ‘BNSS’) seeking quashing of FIR No. 1028/2023, registered at Police Station Samaipur Badli, Outer North District, Delhi, for offences punishable under Sections 354/498A/406/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 ( (hereinafter to referred to as the ‘IPC’), and all proceedings emanating therefrom, on the basis of the settlement arrived at between the parties. 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 28/09/2026 at 10:39:20 3. Issue notice. 4. The learned APP accepts notice on behalf of the State. 5. The Respondent no. 2 are present before this Court and have been identified by their counsel and Investigating Officer. 6. As per the petition, the aforesaid FIR came to be registered on the complaint of respondent No.2 against the petitioners. The charge-sheet in the matter was filed on 15.04.2024 for offences punishable under Sections 354/498A/406/34 of the IPC. 7. It is stated that the disputes between the parties were amicably settled with the assistance of their family and friends vide Settlement Agreement dated 05.07.2025. It is further stated that the marriage between petitioner No.1 and respondent No.2 has also been dissolved by a decree of divorce dated 06.05.2026 passed by the learned Principal Judge, Family Courts, North, Rohini, Delhi. 8. On a query made by this Court, respondent No.2, who has been identified by the Investigating Officer, states that she has entered into the settlement with the petitioners voluntarily and of her own free will, without any force, pressure, coercion or undue influence. She further states that she has no objection to the quashing of the aforesaid FIR and the proceedings emanating therefrom. 9. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that, in terms of the settlement arrived at between the parties, the balance settlement amount of ₹5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) has been paid to respondent No.2 by way of Demand Draft bearing No. 953027. It is submitted that the payment was made prior to the matter being taken up today and a copy of the aforesaid Demand Draft has been handed over in Court. It is further submitted that with 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 28/09/2026 at 10:39:20 the aforesaid payment, the entire settlement amount stands paid and all the terms and conditions of the settlement have been duly complied with. 10. Having regard to the fact that the parties have amicably resolved their disputes and respondent No.2, who is present in person, does not wish to pursue the matter any further, no useful purpose would be served in continuing the criminal proceedings arising out of the FIR. The continuation of such proceedings, in the facts and circumstances of the present case, would not further any meaningful purpose. 11. In view of the settlement between the parties, the statement of respondent No.2 and the fact that the terms of settlement have been acted upon, this Court is of the view that the present petition deserves to be allowed in exercise of the inherent jurisdiction of this Court. 12. Accordingly, FIR No. 1028/2023, registered at Police Station Samaipur Badli, Outer North District, Delhi, for offences punishable under Sections 354/498A/406/34 of the IPC, and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, are hereby quashed. 13. The present petition is disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, also stand(s) disposed of. 14. Copy of the order be sent to the learned Trial Court for necessary information and compliance. 15. The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. MADHU JAIN, J SEPTEMBER 24, 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 28/09/2026 at 10:39:20