* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI % Reserved on : 25^th February, 2022 Pronounced on: 13th April, 2022 + CRL.REV.P. 417/2021, CRL.M.A. 19829/2021 &

CRL. M.A.86/2022 SH PRADEEP KUMAR SHARMA ..... Petitioner Through: Ms. Annu Narula, Mr. Vishal Singh Mr. Ravi Kumar and Mr.

Shiva Chauhan, Advocates versus SMT DEEPIKA SHARMA ..... Respondent Through: Mr. M. Shamikh, Advocate CORAM:

HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE CHANDRA DHARI SINGH

J U D G M E N T

CHANDRA DHARI SINGH, J.

1. The instant criminal revision petition has been preferred by the petitioner under Section 397/ 401 read with Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (hereinafter “Cr.P.C.”) seeking setting aside of order and judgment dated 31^st July, 2020 passed by the learned Additional Principal Judge, Family Court, Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi in CC No. 6834/2016 (MT No. 800/2014).

BRIEF BACKGROUND

2. The instant petition has been filed in the aftermath of matrimonial discord between the parties and the brief background of the same is discussed hereinunder:-

a. The marriage between the petitioner and the respondent was solemnized on 9^th April, 2000 according to Hindu rites and ceremonies and two children were born out of the wedlock.

b