ANKUR KOHLI Vs. STATE NCT OF DELHI

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This is a petition under Sec. 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, seeking quashing of FIR No. 266/2011, dtd. 18/7/2011, registered at P.S Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi under Ss. 498A/406 IPC and all proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of settlement between the parties.

(2.) The factual matrix giving rise to the instant case is that the marriage between Petitioner No. 1 and Respondent no. 2/complainant was solemnized on 12/11/2009 as per Hindu Rites and ceremonies at Delhi. One Child was born out of the said wedlock. Due to temperamental differences Petitioner No. 1 and Respondent no. 2 have been living separately since 19/1/2012.

(3.) As per averments made in the FIR, Respondent No. 2 was subjected to physical and mental harassment on account of dowry demands by the Petitioners. Chargesheet has since been filed under Sec. 498A/406 IPC against the Petitioners.