Delhi High Court Quashes FIR After Rs 74 Lakh Matrimonial Settlement
Shruti Mahapatra
Delhi High Court quashes FIR under Section 377 IPC after husband pays Rs 74 lakh to settle matrimonial disputes. The court stressed amicable resolution for a fresh start.
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