1. The petitioners have filed this petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 [“BNSS”] (corresponding to Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 [“CrPC”]) seeking quashing of FIR No. 579/2024, dated 13.09.2024, registered at Police Station Dabri, under Sections 498A/406/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 [“IPC”], and all proceedings emanating therefrom, on the ground of settlement.

2. Issue notice. Ms. Manjeet Arya, learned Additional Public Prosecutor, accepts notice on behalf of the State. Mr. Sanjay Kumar, learned counsel, accepts notice on behalf of respondent No. 2.

3. The petitioners are present in Court, and are identified by their learned counsel, as well as by the Investigating Officer [“IO”]. Respondent No. 2 is also present in Court, and is identified by her learned counsel and the IO.

4. The petition is taken up for disposal with the consent of learned counsel for the parties.

5. The impugned FIR is registered at the instance of respondent No. 2, who is the wife of the petitioner No. 1. Petitioner Nos. 2, 3 and 4 are the family members of petitioner No. 1.

6. The petitioner No. 1 and respondent No. 2 were married on 06.02.2024,