Delhi High Court Quashes FIR After Husband Pays Rs. 74 Lakhs as Final Settlement
The Delhi High Court recently observed that in matrimonial cases where a settlement has been reached, an offence under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) can be compromised, and the FIR can be quashed to allow the parties to move on with their lives. This observation was made by Justice Talwant Singh.
In this case, the husband approached the High Court seeking to quash the FIR on the grounds that his wife had amicably settled all disputes with him. The settlement was reached in September of the previous year.
According to the settlement agreement, the husband agreed to pay a lump sum amount of Rs. 74,00,000 to his wife. This amount was to cover all claims, including Stridhan, child maintenance, and permanent alimony. Additionally, it was agreed that the wife would invest Rs. 10,00,000 of this amount in the name of their minor child until the child reaches adulthood.
The agreement also stated that the custody of the minor child would remain with the wife, making her the sole custodian. The husband was granted the right to have a video call with the child for one hour on the child’s birthday or to meet the child for one hour each week.
“Considering that all disputes between the parties have been settled, the offence under Section 354 IPC is also quashed to end all bickerings between the parties and allow them to start a new chapter in their lives,” the Court said.
While quashing the FIR, the Bench emphasized that both parties must adhere to the terms of the settlement and the undertakings given to the Court. The plea was accordingly disposed of, marking the end of the legal dispute between the couple.
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