JUDGMENT

Rajnish Bhatnagar, J. The petitioner has preferred the present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR no. 328/2022 under Section 376 IPC registered at Police Station Moti Nagar, chargesheet and all consequential proceedings.

2. On hearing learned counsel for parties, there is an ex facie opinion of this court that the registration of FIR in the present case is abuse of the process of law.

3. The individuals opted to engage in a physical relationship without formalizing their marriage for a substantial duration. Due to certain circumstances, their bond deteriorated, leading to their separation. This scenario is applicable both prior to and post marriage. Furthermore, a significant amount of time has passed since respondent No.2 filed the aforementioned FIR.

4. The evident details of this case are so apparent that this court is completely willing to dismiss the FIR No. 328/2022 filed under Section 376 at Moti Nagar Police Station and conclude all the legal proceedings. Allowing the continuation of proceedings based on the current FIR would translate to subjecting the involved parties to harassment through the very criminal process.

5. It is firmly esta