Nitin Sardana vs State & Anr

ik-101275838 Delhi High Court 20 February 2026 • 3 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (4)

Himanshu Nagpal Counsel Petitioner Raj Kumar Counsel Respondent Saurabh Soni Counsel Respondent Shikha Soni Counsel Respondent

Parties (2)

State Respondent Nitin Sardana Petitioner

Case Significance

Nitin Sardana vs State & Anr is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 20, 2026 (citation: ik-101275838). The petitioner sought quashing of an FIR registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC against him and two others following a complaint by his wife. After the parties settled all matrimonial disputes amicably and agreed to part ways, the Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Section 528 BNSS, finding that continuing criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose in what was primarily a private dispute. The case was heard by Justice Manoj Jain. Counsel appearing: Himanshu Nagpal (counsel for petitioner), Raj Kumar (counsel for respondent), Saurabh Soni (counsel for respondent), Shikha Soni (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The petitioner sought quashing of an FIR registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC against him and two others following a complaint by his wife. After the parties settled all matrimonial disputes amicably and agreed to part ways, the Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Section 528 BNSS, finding that continuing criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose in what was primarily a private dispute.

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