This is a revision against conviction and sentence of the petitioner for an offence punishable under Section 498 (A) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 . The trial court and the appellate court concurrently held him guilty.

2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Public Prosecutor and the learned counsel for the 2nd respondent.

3.The matrimonial discord between the petitioner and the 2nd respondent snowballed into matrimonial cruelty and separation of their nuptial relationship. Their were litigations including for the dissolution of marriage. It is seen that the disputes between them were referred for mediation by this Court. The matter was settled. In terms of the settlement agreement dated 06.01.2012, the petitioner and the 2nd respondent resolved to effect divorce and to settle all the pending disputes.

4.The 2nd respondent has now filed an affidavit dated 19.04.2024. It is averred that the dispute between herself and the petitioner was finally settled, and she has no further grievance in this matter also. Having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Public Prosecutor and the learned counsel for the 2nd respondent, I find that the agreemen