Ram Pal Singh And Others vs State Of U.P. Thru. Secy. Minisrty Of Home

1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners, learned AGA for respondents no.1 to 3 and Ms. Divya Singh, respondent no.4, who has appeared in person.

2. Instant petition has been filed praying for quashing of the FIR lodged vide Case Crime No.0050 of 2025 under Sections 85, 115(2), 352, 351(3) of BNS 2023 and Section 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, Police Station Mahila Thana, District Ayodhya.

3. This Court had passed a detailed order on 16.09.2025. For the sake of convenience, the order dated 16.09.2025 is reproduced below:- "1. Heard.

2. This Court has passed the order dated 29.08.2025 which reads as under: "1. Heard Sri Pramod Singh, learned counsel for the petitioners and learned A.G.A. for the State.

2. This writ petition has been filed by the petitioners with the following prayer :- (i) To issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of Certiorari quashing the F.I.R. lodged at Crime No.0050 of 2025 under Section 2 CRLP No. 7971 of 2025 85/115(2)/352/351(3) of BNS 2023 and Section 3/4 D.P. Act registered at P.S. Mahila Thana, Ayodhya lodged by the opposite party no.4 as contained in Annexure No.1 to this writ petition. (ii) To issue a writ, order or directions in the nature of Mandamus commanding the opposite party no.2 and 3 not to arrest the petitioners on the basis of F.I.R. lodged at Crime No.0050 of 2025 under Section 85/115(2)/352/351(3) of BNS 2023 and Section 3/4 D.P. Act registered at P.S. Mahila Thana, Ayodhya lodged by the opposite party no.4 as contained in Annexure No.1 to this writ petition.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the allegation in the impugned F.I.R. are mainly in regard to the matrimonial dispute between the parties. He further submits that when petitioner no.7 filed an application under Section 9 of Hindu Marriage Act before the Family Court, Lucknow on 22.7.2025, then on the very same day, impugned F.I.R. was lodged. Submission of the learned counsel for the petitioners is that dispute can be settled through mediation and petitioners are ready for the same, therefore, matter may be referred to the Mediation and Conciliation Center of this Court.

4. Learned A.G.A. does not dispute the submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioners.

5. In view of the above, the efforts may be made for settlement of dispute through Mediation and Conciliation Center of this Court.

6. Issue notice to the respondent no.4.

7. Steps be taken within three days.

8. List this case on 16.9.2025, on which, petitioner no.7 and respondent no.4 shall appear in person to show their willingness to mediate the matter.

9. In addition to above, learned A.G.A. shall communicate this order to the respondent no.4 through concerned S.H.O. to ensure the presence of respondent no.4. 3 CRLP No. 7971 of 2025

10. Petitioner no.7 is directed to deposit Rs.20,000/- before the Mediation and Conciliation Center of this Court within a period of one week from today.

11. Till the next date of listing, the petitioners shall not be arrested in connection with the Crime No.0050 of 2025 under Sections 85/115(2)/352/351(3) of BNS 2023 and Section 3/4 D.P. Act registered at P.S. - Mahila Thana, Ayodhya."

3. In compliance of the aforesaid order, Mr. Rahul Singh (petitioner No. 7) and Ms. Divya Singh (respondent No. 4) are present in person.

4. Ms. Shweta Rathaur, Lady Sub-Inspector, Police Station- Mahila, District- Ayodhya has ensured the presence of respondent No. 4 namely Ms. Divya Singh (respondent No. 4).

5. Learned counsel for the petitioners has stated that in compliance of the aforesaid order, sum of Rs.20,000/- has already been deposited before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court as original tender receipt to that effect has been enclosed with the order-sheet.

6. Both the parties who are present before the Court have stated that they are willing to settle their dispute amicably by way of mediation, therefore, the matter may be sent to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court for amicable settlement between the parties.

7.Therefore, it is directed that the parties shall appear before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on 19.09.2025 at 11 a.m. to participate in the mediation proceedings as that would be the first date of mediation. Appropriate application may be filed by the respondent No. 4 for withdrawing the sum of Rs.20,000/- and on such application, the sum of Rs.20,000/- shall be released in favour of the respondent No. 4 namely Divya Singh.

8. Thereafter, the mediation proceedings shall be conducted and concluded with expedition subject to proper co-operation of the parties.

9. List this case before this Court in the week commencing 24.11.2025 within top 10 cases. 4 CRLP No. 7971 of 2025

10. By the next date of listing, the Mediator(s) shall submit mediation report, if any.

11. Interim order granted earlier shall continue till the next date of listing."

4. The aforesaid order had been passed on the request of the parties concerned that the matter could be settled amicably before the Mediation Center of this Court.

5. Despite the parties having appeared before the Mediation Center of this Court as per report dated 19.11.2025 the mediation was completed yet no agreement could be arrived at between the parties.

6. We have gone through the impugned FIR. From perusal of the impugned FIR, cognizable offences are made out.

7. Keeping in view the law laid down by Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case Muskan vs. Ishaan Khan (Sataniya) and others; 2025 INSC 1287 , the Court while exercising jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is not required to hold a mini trial. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed is leaving it open to the petitioner to pursue appropriate remedy as may be available to them. November 24, 2025 A. Katiyar (Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi,J.) (Abdul Moin,J.) AMIT KATIYAR High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench

1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners, learned AGA for respondents no.1 to 3 and Ms. Divya Singh, respondent no.4, who has appeared in person.

2. Instant petition has been filed praying for quashing of the FIR lodged vide Case Crime No.0050 of 2025 under Sections 85, 115(2), 352, 351(3) of BNS 2023 and Section 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, Police Station Mahila Thana, District Ayodhya.

3. This Court had passed a detailed order on 16.09.2025. For the sake of convenience, the order dated 16.09.2025 is reproduced below:- "1. Heard.

2. This Court has passed the order dated 29.08.2025 which reads as under: "1. Heard Sri Pramod Singh, learned counsel for the petitioners and learned A.G.A. for the State.

2. This writ petition has been filed by the petitioners with the following prayer :- (i) To issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of Certiorari quashing the F.I.R. lodged at Crime No.0050 of 2025 under Section 2 CRLP No. 7971 of 2025 85/115(2)/352/351(3) of BNS 2023 and Section 3/4 D.P. Act registered at P.S. Mahila Thana, Ayodhya lodged by the opposite party no.4 as contained in Annexure No.1 to this writ petition. (ii) To issue a writ, order or directions in the nature of Mandamus commanding the opposite party no.2 and 3 not to arrest the petitioners on the basis of F.I.R. lodged at Crime No.0050 of 2025 under Section 85/115(2)/352/351(3) of BNS 2023 and Section 3/4 D.P. Act registered at P.S. Mahila Thana, Ayodhya lodged by the opposite party no.4 as contained in Annexure No.1 to this writ petition.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the allegation in the impugned F.I.R. are mainly in regard to the matrimonial dispute between the parties. He further submits that when petitioner no.7 filed an application under Section 9 of Hindu Marriage Act before the Family Court, Lucknow on 22.7.2025, then on the very same day, impugned F.I.R. was lodged. Submission of the learned counsel for the petitioners is that dispute can be settled through mediation and petitioners are ready for the same, therefore, matter may be referred to the Mediation and Conciliation Center of this Court.

4. Learned A.G.A. does not dispute the submissions made by learned counsel for the petitioners.

5. In view of the above, the efforts may be made for settlement of dispute through Mediation and Conciliation Center of this Court.

6. Issue notice to the respondent no.4.

7. Steps be taken within three days.

8. List this case on 16.9.2025, on which, petitioner no.7 and respondent no.4 shall appear in person to show their willingness to mediate the matter.

9. In addition to above, learned A.G.A. shall communicate this order to the respondent no.4 through concerned S.H.O. to ensure the presence of respondent no.4. 3 CRLP No. 7971 of 2025

10. Petitioner no.7 is directed to deposit Rs.20,000/- before the Mediation and Conciliation Center of this Court within a period of one week from today.

11. Till the next date of listing, the petitioners shall not be arrested in connection with the Crime No.0050 of 2025 under Sections 85/115(2)/352/351(3) of BNS 2023 and Section 3/4 D.P. Act registered at P.S. - Mahila Thana, Ayodhya."

3. In compliance of the aforesaid order, Mr. Rahul Singh (petitioner No. 7) and Ms. Divya Singh (respondent No. 4) are present in person.

4. Ms. Shweta Rathaur, Lady Sub-Inspector, Police Station- Mahila, District- Ayodhya has ensured the presence of respondent No. 4 namely Ms. Divya Singh (respondent No. 4).

5. Learned counsel for the petitioners has stated that in compliance of the aforesaid order, sum of Rs.20,000/- has already been deposited before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court as original tender receipt to that effect has been enclosed with the order-sheet.

6. Both the parties who are present before the Court have stated that they are willing to settle their dispute amicably by way of mediation, therefore, the matter may be sent to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court for amicable settlement between the parties.

7.Therefore, it is directed that the parties shall appear before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court on 19.09.2025 at 11 a.m. to participate in the mediation proceedings as that would be the first date of mediation. Appropriate application may be filed by the respondent No. 4 for withdrawing the sum of Rs.20,000/- and on such application, the sum of Rs.20,000/- shall be released in favour of the respondent No. 4 namely Divya Singh.

8. Thereafter, the mediation proceedings shall be conducted and concluded with expedition subject to proper co-operation of the parties.

9. List this case before this Court in the week commencing 24.11.2025 within top 10 cases. 4 CRLP No. 7971 of 2025

10. By the next date of listing, the Mediator(s) shall submit mediation report, if any.

11. Interim order granted earlier shall continue till the next date of listing."

4. The aforesaid order had been passed on the request of the parties concerned that the matter could be settled amicably before the Mediation Center of this Court.

5. Despite the parties having appeared before the Mediation Center of this Court as per report dated 19.11.2025 the mediation was completed yet no agreement could be arrived at between the parties.

6. We have gone through the impugned FIR. From perusal of the impugned FIR, cognizable offences are made out.

7. Keeping in view the law laid down by Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case Muskan vs. Ishaan Khan (Sataniya) and others; 2025 INSC 1287 , the Court while exercising jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is not required to hold a mini trial. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed is leaving it open to the petitioner to pursue appropriate remedy as may be available to them. November 24, 2025 A. Katiyar (Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi,J.) (Abdul Moin,J.) AMIT KATIYAR High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench