JUDGMENT

Dinesh Kumar Sharma, J. (Oral)--The present petition has been filed under Article 226 read with Section 482 Cr. PC seeking quashing of FIR no. 5/2019 registered under Section 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Madhu Vihar.

2. Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that Respondent no.2/complainant married petitioner no.1 on 13.11.2013 in accordance with the Hindu Rites and Ceremonies. However, it has been submitted that, on account of temperamental differences and mental incompatibility, the parties started living separately and instituted multiple litigations against each other and their respective families including the present FIR.

3. Learned Counsel further submits that during the pendency of the proceedings, the parties have resolved their disputes amicably and in furtherance thereof they have entered into a settlement agreement dated 20.07.2022 before Counselling Cell, Family Courts, Karkardooma Courts. As per the settlement it has been agreed between the parties that the petitioner shall pay Rs.3,75,000/- in full and final settlement of the entire dispute to respondent no. 2/complainant.

4. It has been submitted that pursuant to the settlement, a mutual divorce petition was