$~67 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010481132026 + CRL.M.C. 7486/2026 & CRL.M.A. 31313/2026, CRL.M.A. 31314/2026 PANKAJ KUMAR .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Amit Nayyar, Adv. (through VC) Petitioner-in-person (through VC) versus STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR .....Respondents Through: Mr. Digam Singh Dagar, APP for State. SI Kishor Prasad, PS Khayala Respondent no.2-in-person CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MADHU JAIN O R D E R % 06.10.2026 1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. 2. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (herein after referred to asCr.P.C.), seeking quashing of FIR No. 119/2019, registered at Police Station Khayala, Delhi, for the offences punishable under Sections 498A/406/34 Indian penal code(herein after referred as IPC), along with all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, on the basis of the amicable settlement arrived at between the parties. 3. Briefly stated, facts of the case are that the petitioner and Respondent No. 2 got married on 25.04.2012 as per Hindu rites and ceremonies. A male child was born out of wedlock on 05.09.2013. The aforesaid FIR came to be registered in relation to matrimonial disputes between the parties. Learned 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 07/10/2026 at 14:46:39 counsel for the petitioner submits that the dispute between the petitioner and Respondent No. 2 has been amicably settled vide Settlement Agreement dated 10.01.2024.It is further submitted that, pursuant to the settlement, the marriage between the parties has already been dissolved by mutual consent vide decree of divorce dated 31.05.2024.It is further submitted that, pursuant to the settlement, a total amount of ₹5,50,000/- was agreed to be paid to Respondent No. 2, which has already been paid in full 4. On a query made by this Court, Respondent No.2, who has been duly identified by the IO, categorically states that she has entered into the settlement out of her own free will, without any force, coercion or undue influence. She further states that the entire settled amount has been received by her and that she has no surviving claim whatsoever against the Petitioners. She has no objection if the present FIR and all proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed. 5. In view of the fact that the parties have amicably resolved all their disputes, the marriage already stands dissolved by a decree of divorce by mutual consent, the entire settlement amount has been paid, and Respondent No.2 has no objection to the quashing of the FIR, no useful purpose would be served in continuing the criminal proceedings. Rather, continuation thereof would only perpetuate unnecessary litigation between the parties. There is no legal impediment to quashing the FIR in the facts and circumstances of the present case. 6. Accordingly, FIR No. NO.119/2019, registered at Police Khayala, for the offences punishable under Sections 498A/406/34 of IPC, and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, are hereby quashed. 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 07/10/2026 at 14:46:39 7. The present petition, along with pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. 8. Copy of the order be communicated to the concerned learned Trial Court for necessary action and compliance. 9. The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. MADHU JAIN, J OCTOBER 6, 2026/b/KA 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 07/10/2026 at 14:46:39