In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court quashes FIR against Tenzin Youten and others after parties reach voluntary settlement.
In a notable decision dated December 17, 2025, the Delhi High Court quashed an FIR against Tenzin Youten and another petitioner, registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The FIR, filed at Timarpur Police Station, Central District, Delhi, was annulled following an amicable settlement between the complainant and the accused. The judgment was delivered by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, responding to a petition under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution and Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
The case originated from an incident where the complainant, an event manager, alleged that the petitioners, while intoxicated, assaulted her and coerced her to dance with them. This led to the registration of FIR No. 349/2025 under sections 115(2), 126(2), 74, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
However, due to the intervention of common friends, the parties reached a settlement documented in a Memorandum of Settlement dated December 3, 2025. The complainant expressed no objection to the quashing of the FIR, confirming the settlement was reached voluntarily and without coercion.
Justice Krishna highlighted the problematic practice of inserting typical phrases like "haath mara" in FIRs without the complainant's endorsement, calling it a misuse of law that necessitates introspection by police authorities. The court instructed the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) to ensure no fabricated allegations are added to complaints.
This decision underscores the court's recognition of consensual dispute resolution and its commitment to ensuring that legal processes are not misused.
Bottom Line:
Quashing of FIR on the basis of settlement between the parties - FIR registered under Sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 quashed due to amicable settlement between the parties and Respondent's consent to quash the proceedings.
Statutory provision(s): Article 226 of the Constitution of India, Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Sections 115(2), 126(2), 74, 3(5) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Tenzin Youten v. State of NCT of Delhi, (Delhi) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2831986
