Appearing on behalf of the Petitioner, Ms. Anushkaa Arora successfully secured quashing of FIR No. 124/2025 u/S 354 IPC before the Hon’ble Delhi High Court.

Appearing on behalf of the Petitioner, Ms. Anushkaa Arora successfully secured the quashing of FIR No. 124/2025 before the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi.

The petition was filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (corresponding to Section 482 of the CrPC), invoking the inherent powers of the High Court.

What makes this matter stand out is the nature of the allegations under Section 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which are ordinarily treated with seriousness. Despite this, it was effectively demonstrated that the dispute was purely personal in nature, arising out of a misunderstanding between parties known to each other, with no overarching societal impact.

It was specifically argued that:
• the settlement was voluntary, prompt, and without any monetary consideration;
• the complainant had categorically expressed unwillingness to pursue the matter; and
• the probability of conviction was remote, making the continuation of proceedings an abuse of process.

The Hon’ble Court accepted these submissions and held that the continuation of proceedings would serve no legitimate prosecutorial purpose, thereby quashing the FIR in the interest of justice.

A strong reaffirmation that, even in non-compoundable offences, the High Court’s inherent jurisdiction remains a powerful tool to prevent the misuse of the criminal process and to secure the ends of justice.

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