Prashant Arora & Ors vs State Nct Of Delhi And Anr

ik-180247406 Delhi High Court 21 November 2025 • 7 min read

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Case Significance

Prashant Arora & Ors vs State Nct Of Delhi And Anr is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 21, 2025 (citation: ik-180247406). The petitioner husband and his family members sought quashing of an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC alleging dowry demands and cruelty, registered in 2021 following a complaint by the wife. The parties amicably settled their matrimonial disputes before the Counselling Cell at Family Courts, Dwarka on 22.07.2025, with terms including mutual divorce, child custody, and property arrangements. The court exercised its discretionary jurisdiction under Section 528 BNSS and quashed the FIR and all The case was heard by Justice Amit Mahajan. Counsel appearing: Anil Gahlot (counsel for petitioner), Nishant Gahlot (counsel for respondent), Raj Kumar (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The petitioner husband and his family members sought quashing of an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC alleging dowry demands and cruelty, registered in 2021 following a complaint by the wife. The parties amicably settled their matrimonial disputes before the Counselling Cell at Family Courts, Dwarka on 22.07.2025, with terms including mutual divorce, child custody, and property arrangements. The court exercised its discretionary jurisdiction under Section 528 BNSS and quashed the FIR and all consequential proceedings, noting that no useful purpose would be served by continuing the dispute.

What was the outcome of Prashant Arora & Ors vs State Nct Of Delhi And Anr?

The petitioner husband and his family members sought quashing of an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC alleging dowry demands and cruelty, registered in 2021 following a complaint by the wife. The par...

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