$~143 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 591/2026 PRATEESH AGGARWAL .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Arunabh Chowdhary, Senior Advocate with Mr. Abhir Datt, Mr. Vaibhav Tomar, Mr. Surya Ketu Tomar & Ms. Varnika Singh, Advocates.

versus STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Hitesh Vali, APP for State with SI Kamlesh Meena, PS Kishangarh.

Mr. Vikas Arora & Ms. Rashi Priya, Advocates for R-2 alongwith R-2 in Person.

CORAM:

HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRATEEK JALAN

O R D E R

% 22.01.2026 CRL.M.A. 2340/2026, CRL.M.A. 2341/2026(Exemption Exemption allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

The application stands disposed of.

CRL.M.C. 591/2026 & CRL.M.A. 2339/2026, 1. The present petition arises out of a matrimonial relationship between the petitioner and respondent No. 2. At the very outset, learned counsel for both sides submit that the parties would like to explore the possibility of settlement, as there are several litigations pending between them. Learned counsel assure the Court that both parties will make earnest efforts to resolve the dispute in good faith.

2. Having regard to this submission, the parties are referred to Samadhan, Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre, Shershah Road, New Delhi – 110503. In view of the fact that unsuccessful attempts at mediation have been made in the past, Mr. Rajeev K. Virmani, Organising Secretary, Samadhan, is requested to take up the matter himself or nominate a Senior Mediator with experience in matrimonial cases.

3. Mr. Vikas Arora, learned counsel for respondent No. 2, submits that the petitioner may be directed to attend the mediation sessions in person. However, Mr. Arunabh Chowdhary, learned Senior Counsel for the petitioner, submits that the petitioner is a resident of Dubai and further submits that, rather than passing any mandatory directions of this nature at this stage, the matter may be left open. He assures the Court that the petitioner will make an earnest effort to participate and will act in accordance with the guidance of the mediator.

4. As the parties have been referred to mediation at this stage, the Court does not consider it necessary to express any view either way at this juncture. If required at an appropriate stage, it is expected that both parties will abide by the guidance of the mediator, including on the issue of in-person attendance.

5. It is made clear that the proceedings in this petition is being adjourned to enable parties to take an attempt to settle the disputes. Remedies available to the petitioner before the Trial Court are not foreclosed by this order.

6. List before the learned Organising Secretary on 02.02.2026, at

03:30 P.M.

7. List before the Court on 08.04.2026.

PRATEEK JALAN, J JANUARY 22, 2026 ‘pv/JM’/