JUDGMENT

Heard finally with the consent of learned Counsels for the parties at the admission stage.

2. The applicant/accused is seeking quashing of FIR bearing Crime No.514 of 2021, registered with Police Station Nanalpeth, Parbhani for the offences punishable under sections 498(A), 323, 504, 506 of the Indian Penal Code and also consequential charge-sheet bearing RCC No.178 of 2022, pending before the Judicial Magistrate, First Class, Parbhani, on the ground that the parties have arrived at amicable settlement.

3. Learned Counsel for the applicant submits that applicant – husband and respondent No.2 – wife got separated by mutual consent and accordingly approached the Family Court, Parbhani for declaration of their matrimonial status in terms of provisions of section 2 of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 read with section 7(1)(b) Explanation (b) of the Family Courts Act, 1984. By judgment and order dated 09.03.2022 learned Judge of the Family Court at Parbhani had allowed the petition and declared their status as they are no more husband and wife in terms of the mutual agreement between them. It is further agreed between the parties that the applicant-hu