Akhtar Ali & Ors vs The State (Govt Of Nct Of Delhi) & Anr
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Case Significance
Akhtar Ali & Ors vs The State (Govt Of Nct Of Delhi) & Anr is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 24, 2026 (citation: ik-159220647). Eight petitioners sought quashing of an FIR under Sections 323/354(B)/509/34/354 IPC arising from a political dispute where the petitioners allegedly assaulted a woman and outraged her modesty during a banner-posting incident at her house. The parties reached a compromise, and the complainant (respondent No. 2) appeared in person confirming she did not wish to press charges. The court quashed the FIR under Section 528 BNSS, noting the dispute was private in nature, subject to the petitioners The case was heard by Justice Manoj Jain. Counsel appearing: Sanjay Lao (counsel for respondent), Suraj Prakash Sharma (counsel for petitioner), Tarun Sharma (counsel for petitioner).
Summary
Eight petitioners sought quashing of an FIR under Sections 323/354(B)/509/34/354 IPC arising from a political dispute where the petitioners allegedly assaulted a woman and outraged her modesty during a banner-posting incident at her house. The parties reached a compromise, and the complainant (respondent No. 2) appeared in person confirming she did not wish to press charges. The court quashed the FIR under Section 528 BNSS, noting the dispute was private in nature, subject to the petitioners depositing Rs 40,000 with the Delhi High Court Staff Welfare Fund.
What was the outcome of Akhtar Ali & Ors vs The State (Govt Of Nct Of Delhi) & Anr?
Eight petitioners sought quashing of an FIR under Sections 323/354(B)/509/34/354 IPC arising from a political dispute where the petitioners allegedly assaulted a woman and outraged her modesty during ...
Judgment
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