Delhi High Court Quashes Rape FIR Against Father-in-Law Citing Amicable Settlement in Matrimonial Dispute
The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR for rape and cruelty filed against a woman’s father-in-law, saying that resolving such issues through settlement in matrimonial cases is a positive step when done voluntarily.
The FIR included charges under Sections 376 (rape), 377, 498A IPC, and Section 34, but the woman later clarified in her Section 164 CrPC statement that it was only an attempt to rape, not a completed act. The chargesheet had been filed, but no charges were framed yet by the trial court.
The woman told the court she wanted to move on and had reached a compromise willingly—without any pressure or threats. She believed that quashing the case would help her build a better future.
The Court emphasized that usually, rape cases should not be dismissed since they impact society. However, in this special case involving a family dispute, the court saw it fit to allow the FIR to be quashed.
As part of the judgment, the accused was directed to deposit ₹12,500 each in the Delhi High Court Advocates Welfare Fund and the Rohini Courts Advocates Welfare Fund.
The court said this step would end the legal misery for both parties and allow them to move forward peacefully.
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