Tej Chand Singh @ Rahul & Ors v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

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31.08.2026

¶1This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.

¶2By way of the present petition, the petitioners seek quashing of FIR No. 306/2021 dated 16.09.2021, registered at Police Station Budh Vihar, Delhi, for offences punishable under Sections 498A/406/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (hereinafter referred to as the "IPC"), and all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, on the basis of the settlement and reconciliation arrived at between the parties.

¶3Issue Notice. Learned APP for the state accepts notice on behalf of the State.

¶4The petitioners as well as Respondent No. 2 are present before this Court and have been identified by the Investigating Officer concerned.

¶5Briefly stated, the marriage between Petitioner No. 1 and Respondent The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. No. 2 was solemnized on 13.03.2013, according to Hindu rites and ceremonies. Out of the said wedlock, the parties have two children. Owing to matrimonial discord and differences between the parties, Respondent No. 2 approached the CAW Cell, Sector-3, Rohini, Delhi, pursuant to which the present FIR came to be registered against the petitioners and one Late Sh. Phool Chand.

¶6It is submitted that, after the registration of the FIR, sincere efforts were made by the family members, relatives, friends and well-wishers of both parties to bring about a reconciliation. The parties amicably resolved their matrimonial disputes in February, 2022 and resumed cohabitation. Since then, Petitioner No. 1 and Respondent No. 2 have been residing together peacefully as husband and wife and their matrimonial relationship stands restored. The parties were also blessed with their second child on 13.04.2024.

¶7It is further submitted that the parties subsequently reaffirmed their settlement and executed a Family Settlement Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding in respect of all their disputes. The parties have agreed to bring the disputes between them to an end and have taken steps for quashing of the present FIR.

¶8It is also brought to the notice of this Court that Late Sh. Phool Chand, who was also named as an accused in the present FIR, expired on 29.04.2022.

¶9On a query made by this Court, Respondent No. 2 states that she has entered into the settlement and reconciliation of her own free will and without any force, coercion or undue influence. She further states that she has been residing with Petitioner No. 1 since February, 2022 and that their matrimonial relationship has been restored. Respondent No. 2 further submits that she has no objection to the quashing of the present FIR and all consequential The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. proceedings arising therefrom.

¶10In view of the fact that the parties have amicably resolved their matrimonial disputes, resumed cohabitation and have been residing together peacefully as husband and wife, no useful purpose would be served by continuing the criminal proceedings arising out of the present FIR. Rather, the continuation of such proceedings would only result in unnecessary litigation and may disturb the matrimonial relationship which has since been restored.

¶11Considering the nature of the dispute, the reconciliation between the parties and the statement of Respondent No. 2 that she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR, this Court is of the view that no useful purpose would be served by continuing with the present criminal proceedings. There is no legal impediment to quashing the FIR in the facts and circumstances of the present case.

¶12Accordingly, FIR No. 306/2021, registered at Police Station Budh Vihar, Delhi, for offences punishable under Sections 498A/406/34 of the IPC, along with all consequential proceedings emanating therefrom, is hereby quashed.

¶13The present petition is disposed of. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of.

¶14Copy of the order be communicated to the concerned learned Trial Court for necessary action and compliance.

¶15The order be uploaded on the website forthwith. MADHU JAIN, J AUGUST 31, 2026/JYH/ys/P The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010404512026 + CRL.M.C. 6359/2026 & CRL.M.A. 26547/2026 TEJ CHAND SINGH @ RAHUL & ORS. .....Petitioners Through: Mr. Sunny Dagar, Adv. along with petitioners in person. versus THE STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Hemant Mehla, APP with Mr. Kunal Kalra, Adv. for R-2 with R-2 in person. SI Ram Karan, PS – Budh Vihar CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MADHU JAIN