CRL.M.C. 6053/2026 $~50 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % # CNR No. DLHC010383432026 Date of Decision: 01.10.2026 + RANIL KHURANA .....Petitioner CRL.M.C. 6053/2026, Crl.M.A.25306/2026 Through: Mr. Nitish Yadav and Mr. Ansh Gupta, Advs. along with petitioner in person. versus STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR.....Respondents Through: Mr. Hemant Mehla, APP for State along with Mr. Naved and Mr. Mayank Chaudhary, Advs. Mr. Jatin Teotia, Adv. for R-2 along with R-2 in person. Ms. Anshika Saxena, Amicus Curaie. SI Aarti Jha, PS Mahendra Park. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SACHIN DATTA SACHIN DATTA, J. (ORAL) 1. The present petition seeks quashing of FIR No. 433/2014 dated 25.07.2014 under Sections 498A/406 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (“IPC”) registered at P.S. Mahendra Park, Delhi, and proceedings emanating therefrom, on the basis of a settlement that has been arrived at between the petitioner and the respondent no.2. 2. The dispute arises out of certain matrimonial differences between the parties. It is informed by the learned Amicus Curiae that the parties have agreed upon an arrangement providing for payment of Rs.5,000/- per month Digitally Signed By:UMANG Signing Date:06.10.2026 15:16:04 Signature Not Verified CRL.M.C. 6053/2026 to the complainant / respondent no.2 from May, 2026 as maintenance, and Rs.20,000/- towards arrears of maintenance within a period of six months after signing of the settlement deed, as stipulated in the said deed. 3. Today, the respondent no.2 is present in person. She affirms that the settlement has been arrived at on the basis of her own free will and volition and without any coercion and undue influence. 4. The complainant/ respondent no.2 has been duly identified by the Investigating Officer (IO). She has also been assisted by the learned Amicus Curiae. 5. The complainant/ respondent no.2 confirms receipt of the amount that has fallen due under settlement and she affirms that she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR. 6. The petitioner affirms the settlement and undertakes to discharge continuing payments / obligations in accordance with the terms thereof. He also unequivocally undertakes that the arrears of Rs.20,000/- shall be paid within a period of one week from today. The said undertaking is accepted and taken on record. 7. Having regard to the matrimonial nature of the dispute, the voluntary settlement arrived at between the parties, and the complainant’s informed decision to bring the proceedings to an end, this Court is of the view that continuation of the prosecution would serve no useful purpose. 8. Applying the principles laid down by the Supreme Court in Gian Singh v. State of Punjab, (2012) 10 SCC 303, FIR No. 433/2014 and all proceedings emanating therefrom, are hereby quashed. 9. This Court records its appreciation for the assistance rendered by the learned Amicus Curiae. Digitally Signed By:UMANG Signing Date:06.10.2026 15:16:04 Signature Not Verified CRL.M.C. 6053/2026 10. The petition is disposed of in the above terms. Pending application also stands disposed of. SACHIN DATTA, J OCTOBER 1, 2026/cl By:UMANG Signing Date:06.10.2026 15:16:04