Ruled in favour of Lina Mangesh Shinde And Others (Applicants)
In Short
This case was about a family dispute between a husband and wife that led to criminal complaints being filed against the husband and several relatives. The High Court decided to close the criminal case entirely because the husband and wife settled their differences privately and agreed to file for a mutual divorce.
The Parties
Party A: Lina Mangesh Shinde, Mangesh S/o Shard Shinde, Trisa @Priyanka W/o Tijo Thomas, Priti W/o Aashish Shirposkar, and Abhishek Balkrushan Pagar
Party B: The State of Maharashtra and Chaitali W/o Abhijit Pagare
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Patil Prafullasing H
For Party B: Learned Advocate Mr. S. V. Hange, and Learned Advocate Mr. Yogesh Murlidhar Patil
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice Hiten S. Venegavkar
What the Case Was About
A married couple ran into serious personal troubles, which led the wife to file a police case against her husband and several of his family members and relatives for cruelty, harassment, and other offences. A police investigation was completed, and a criminal case was formally started in front of a local magistrate. However, family members and well-wishers later stepped in to help the couple talk things through, leading to a complete out-of-court settlement and an agreement to part ways amicably.
Judgment Date
8th October, 2026
The Outcome
The court allowed the criminal application and completely quashed and set aside the FIR, charge-sheet, and pending criminal proceedings against all the applicants.
What the Court Looked At
- The court noted that the core dispute between the husband and wife was purely matrimonial in nature.
- It observed that the parties appeared before the Registrar (Judicial) and confirmed they had settled their disputes outside the court of their own free will.
- It reviewed an affidavit filed by the wife stating she had no objection to the criminal case being closed.
- It considered the agreement that the couple would seek a mutual divorce and that the wife would receive six lakh rupees as permanent alimony for herself and her minor daughter.
"Taking into consideration the affidavit filed by respondent no. 2 and also the fact that the parties have amicably settled the dispute among themselves nothing survives in the present criminal proceedings which require adjudication."
What This Means For You
When a domestic conflict expands to pull in multiple extended family members through police complaints, it can feel overwhelming and frightening for everyone named. In this case, the willingness of both spouses to communicate, involve well-wishers, and reach a fair financial settlement for maintenance allowed the entire family to walk away from a stressful criminal trial. If you find yourself tangled in a bitter marital dispute that has spilled over into criminal courts, remember that open dialogue and formal written compromises can sometimes help resolve matters peacefully. Setback Solutions can help you understand your options and coordinate next steps when you are trying to navigate these heavy personal crossroads.
You Still Have Options
If you are facing a false FIR or dealing with a stressful matrimonial criminal case that has dragged your family down, it is completely normal to feel stuck. You do not have to carry that burden alone, and it is never too late to explore a second opinion or look into alternative paths of resolution. Reach out to Setback Solutions for help understanding your options and coordinating the next step. Please note that Setback Solutions is not a law firm and does not give legal advice or guarantee any result.