Virender Panchal and Ors v. State of NCT of Delhi & Anr

J U D G M E N T

DINESH KUMAR SHARMA, J. (Oral)

¶1The present petition has been filed under section 482 CrPC seeking quashing of FIR No. 845/2014 registered under section 498A/406 IPC at PS JaitPur.

¶2Briefly stated facts of the case are that the marriage between the parties was solemnized on 08.12.2012 according to Hindu rites and ceremonies. Due to the temperamental differences and misunderstandings, dispute arose between the Petitioner No.1 and Respondent No.2, and they started living separately since

08.05.2013. The above-mentioned FIR was lodged on the basis of complaint of Respondent no.2.

¶3Charge sheet was filed under section 498A/406/34 IPC.

¶4Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the parties have reached at an amicable settlement out of their own free will. The memorandum of understanding/settlement deed dated 11.01.2022duly executed between the parties is on record.

¶5The terms of the MOU/Settlement deed dated 11.01.2022 are as follows: - "1. That both the parties are residing separately since

08.05.2013 without interfering in each other's life and both the parties are free to carry on their respective lives independently as per their own choice and wishes.

¶2That as per the settlement, the second party will pay a sum of Rs. 1,50,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only) in cheque/cash/DD to the first party against her all claims/maintenance (present, past and future) and permanent alimony. The said amount will be paid on the following manner:

(i) Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) at the time of signing of this M.O.U. and the same has been paid vide cheque No. 000018 dated 11.01.2022, of Rs. 1,00,000/-, drawn on HDFC Bank, Darya Ganj Branch, New Delhi;

(ii) Remaining amount of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) at the time of recording the statement on Second Motion;

¶3That after receiving of the above said amount of Rs.1,50,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only) the first party undertakes not to claim any share out of all the movable or immovable properties of the second party including the business and house properties of the first party or his family member.

¶4That after recording the statement on first motion, the first party will withdrawn her complaint U/6.12 D.V. Act and its Execution application which are pending in the

Court of Ms. Archana Beniwal, Ld. M.M. Saket Courts, New Delhi.

¶5That it is pertinent to mention here that, the second party will file the Quashing of FIR No. 845/2014, U/s. 406/498-A/34 IPC, P.S. Jaitpur, New Delhi before the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi and the first party will cooperate in quashing of the above said FIR and will give her statement.

¶6That the either party will not have any right to interfere in the life of the other party, in case any party decide to marry with anyone else.

¶7That both the parties will not have any right to file any type of case in any Court of law against each other, regarding restitution of conjugal rights, maintenance and claim for herself in the property of each other in future.

¶8That both the parties shall not have any claim future against each other in respect of permanent alimony, maintenance, present, past and future istridhan, ornaments, jewellery and any property or any residential right.

¶9That both the parties will not maintain their relation as husband and wife and further both the parties will not claim each other's previous relations in the society, known as husband and wife.

¶10That the second party is not liable to maintain the first party after the completion of the terms and condition of this deed. The first party will not claim any maintenance, alimony or other expenses from the second party in future.

¶11That both the parties have agreed to give divorce to each other due to their temperament differences and they cannot live with each other further more in future.

¶12That the present deed of Divorce is in full and final settlement between the parties and every dispute and claim has been settled by way of the present deed.

¶13That both the parties are bind by this Compromise Deed.

¶14That both the parties have signed the present Deed after understanding the contents of the Deed in their respective

vernacular language without any pressure, coercion or undue influence from any corner.

¶6It is submitted that the decree of divorce by mutual consent has been granted vide order dated 29.04.2022. There is no child born out of this wedlock.

¶7As per the settlement deed the Petitioner no.1 was to pay a sum of Rs.1,50,000/- to Respondent no.2 against all her claims/maintenance (present, past and future) and permanents alimony. Respondent No. 2 submits that she had received am amount of Rs.1,00,000/- and the remaining amount of Rs.50,000/- was paid to her by the petitioner at the time of recording of statement on Second motion.

¶8Respondent No.2 has stated that she has no objection if FIR No. 845/2014 registered under section 498A/406 IPC at PS JaitPur andall other proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed. She has stated that she is making the statement voluntarily against all claims (past, present and future) without any fear, undue influence or coercion.

¶9Both parties are present in court and have duly been identified by the IO.

¶10It is settled that the inherent powers under section 482 of the Code are required to be exercised to secure the ends of justice or to prevent abuse of the process of any court. Further, the High Court can quash non-compoundable offences after considering the nature of the offence and the amicable settlement between the concerned parties. Supreme Court and this Court have repeatedly held that the cases arising out of matrimonial differences should be put to a quietus if the parties have reached an amicable

settlement. Reliance may be placed upon: B.S. Joshi v. State of Haryana,

(2003) 4 SCC 675 ;K. Srinivas Rao v.D.A.Deepa, (2013) 5 SCC 226; Yashpal Chaudhrani and Others vs. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) and Another, 2019 SCC OnLine Del 8179.

¶11I consider that there would be no purpose of continuing with the proceedings. It was a matrimonial dispute which has been amicably settled and thus the parties should be given a chance to move on with their lives.

¶12In view of the above the case FIR No. 845/2014 registered under section 498A/406 IPC at PS JaitPur and all the other proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

¶13The present petition is disposed of.

DINESH KUMAR SHARMA, J MARCH 02, 2023 AR

* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + VIRENDER PANCHAL AND ORS. ..... Petitioners Through: Mr. Sandeep Mishra with Mr.Nandika Vyas, Advocates. versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR. ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Hemant Mehla, APP for the State with Mr. Dipanshu Meena, Advocate and SI Sanjeev Jaipur. % Date of Decision: 02nd March, 2023 CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH KUMAR SHARMA