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Delhi High Court quashes dowry cruelty case after full settlement — “Matrimonial disputes must be put to quietus once parties part ways amicably” while ending criminal proceedings

Court’s decision The Delhi High Court allowed a petition seeking quashing of criminal proceedings arising out of a matrimonial dispute, holding that once spouses have amicably settled all disputes, obtained…

Rawlaw December 19, 2025

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Delhi High Court quashes dowry cruelty FIR after full settlement — “Matrimonial disputes deserve quietus once parties part ways amicably”

Court’s decision The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR registered for dowry cruelty, criminal breach of trust, and allied offences, holding that continuation of criminal proceedings after a complete and…

Rawlaw December 17, 2025

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Delhi High Court: “Matrimonial disputes should be put to a quietus if parties have amicably resolved their differences” – FIR under Sections 498A/406 IPC quashed after divorce and full settlement

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court allowed a petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), quashing FIR No. 236/2023 registered under Sections 498A, 406, and 34…

Rawlaw September 11, 2025