Sandeep @ Sandeep Bhikam Valmiki & Ors vs State Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi And Anr

ik-22610032 Delhi High Court 19 February 2026 • 3 min read

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Case Significance

Sandeep @ Sandeep Bhikam Valmiki & Ors vs State Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi And Anr is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 19, 2026 (citation: ik-22610032). The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No. 70/2020 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC registered at PS Pul Prahlad Pur, on the basis of a mediated settlement. The parties had resolved their matrimonial disputes through the Mediation Centre at Saket Courts and obtained divorce by mutual consent on 16.01.2026, with the complainant filing an affidavit consenting to quashing. The Court exercised inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS and quashed the FIR with all consequential proceedings, subject to The case was heard by Justice Manoj Jain. Counsel appearing: Ashok Kumar (counsel for respondent), Ashok Kumar Sharma (counsel for petitioner), Raj Kumar (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No. 70/2020 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC registered at PS Pul Prahlad Pur, on the basis of a mediated settlement. The parties had resolved their matrimonial disputes through the Mediation Centre at Saket Courts and obtained divorce by mutual consent on 16.01.2026, with the complainant filing an affidavit consenting to quashing. The Court exercised inherent powers under Section 528 BNSS and quashed the FIR with all consequential proceedings, subject to Rs 20,000 costs to the Delhi High Court Staff Welfare Fund.

What was the outcome of Sandeep @ Sandeep Bhikam Valmiki & Ors vs State Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi And Anr?

The petitioners sought quashing of FIR No. 70/2020 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC registered at PS Pul Prahlad Pur, on the basis of a mediated settlement. The parties had resolved their matrimonial di...

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