#matrimonial compromise

Allahabad High Court quashed criminal proceedings under Sections 498A, 323, 504, 506 IPC and DP Act after parties settled matrimonial disputes through mediation, reinforcing that inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC can secure justice even for non-compoundable offences when compromise is achieved. The ruling underscores the court's discretion to prevent abuse of process where reconciliation is in societal interest.

Chhattisgarh High Court quashes criminal proceedings under Section 498A IPC after a Rs. 25 lakh settlement, holding that continuation of prosecution post-compromise amounts to abuse of process when allegations lack merit. The ruling reinforces that matrimonial disputes resolved through mediation should not be perpetuated as criminal cases.

Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC after the spouses reconciled and cohabited for over three years, holding that private disputes lacking public interest may be terminated under Section 528 BNS 2023. The ruling reinforces the court's inherent powers to prevent abuse of process where parties settle amicably.

Rajasthan High Court quashes proceedings under Section 498-A IPC after marital compromise, holding that offences with a civil flavour may be terminated to secure justice, even if non-compoundable under CrPC. The ruling reinforces the court's inherent jurisdiction to prevent abuse of process where parties have amicably settled.

Bombay High Court quashes criminal proceedings arising from matrimonial disputes after parties execute a valid compromise, affirming judicial recognition of settlement in personal law matters.