Nishit Jain And Ors vs State Of Nct Of Delhi And Anr
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Case Significance
Nishit Jain And Ors vs State Of Nct Of Delhi And Anr is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 20, 2025 (citation: ik-10819277). The petitioners, a husband and his parents, sought quashing of an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC for matrimonial cruelty, following an amicable settlement with the complainant wife. The Court, noting the private nature of the dispute and amicable resolution, exercised its discretion under Section 528 of the BNSS and quashed the FIR and all consequential proceedings. The case was heard by Justice Amit Mahajan. Counsel appearing: Manini Shah (counsel for respondent), Rajkumar (counsel for respondent), Rohan Kumar (counsel for petitioner), Swaty Singh Malik (counsel for petitioner).
Summary
The petitioners, a husband and his parents, sought quashing of an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC for matrimonial cruelty, following an amicable settlement with the complainant wife. The Court, noting the private nature of the dispute and amicable resolution, exercised its discretion under Section 528 of the BNSS and quashed the FIR and all consequential proceedings.
What was the outcome of Nishit Jain And Ors vs State Of Nct Of Delhi And Anr?
The petitioners, a husband and his parents, sought quashing of an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC for matrimonial cruelty, following an amicable settlement with the complainant wife. The Court, not...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (ik-10819277)