Ruled in favour of Sumit Kumar Jaiswal (Petitioner)
In Short
A woman filed a criminal case against a man named Sumit Kumar Jaiswal, accusing him of hiding his existing marriage, making false promises to marry her, and threatening her. Later, both parties signed a settlement deed and agreed to drop the matter. The Delhi High Court considered their compromise and decided to close the criminal case.
The Parties
Party A: Sumit Kumar Jaiswal
Party B: The State & Respondent No. 2 (Complainant)
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Raj Kumar and Learned Advocate Mr. A.K. Shrivastava
For Party B: Learned Advocate Mr. Sunil Kumar Gautam and Learned Advocate Mr. Prashubh Tyagi
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice Mini Pushkarna
What the Case Was About
The case started when a woman met Sumit Kumar Jaiswal on social media and developed a personal relationship with him. She stated that she was divorced and that he promised to marry her after his own divorce came through. Relying on this promise, they engaged in physical relations. Later, she found out he was already living with his wife in Uttar Pradesh and realized she had been deceived. When she confronted him, disputes arose, leading her to file a police complaint alleging sexual assault, threats, and casteist slurs. However, the two parties later sorted out their differences and signed a formal settlement deed to end the dispute peacefully.
Judgment Date
23rd September, 2026
The Outcome
The court ruled in favour of the petitioner and quashed the FIR along with all connected proceedings based on the peaceful settlement between the parties.
What the Court Looked At
- The petitioner and the complainant met through social media and developed a personal relationship.
- The complainant stated that the petitioner promised to marry her while hiding his existing marriage.
- The complainant later discovered that the petitioner was already living with his wife.
- Both parties executed a formal Settlement Deed to end all disputes of their own free will.
- The complainant appeared in person and confirmed to the court that she settled the matter without any pressure or coercion.
- The State opposed the quashing because the allegations involved serious offences and a hidden marriage.
"Where the High Court quashes a criminal proceeding having regard to the fact that the dispute between the offender and the victim has been settled... continuing criminal proceedings will be an exercise in futility."
What This Means For You
Entering into a relationship based on false promises or hiding a current marriage can instantly drag you into a severe criminal investigation. In this case, even though the allegations were serious and involved a hidden marriage, the court chose to close the matter because both individuals formally resolved their differences through a settlement deed. The key takeaway is that personal relationships built on deception can invite severe legal trouble, but a genuine, voluntary compromise between parties can sometimes provide a way out of lengthy court battles. If you find yourself tangled in a similar dispute, Setback Solutions can help you understand your options and coordinate your next steps in plain, simple language.
You Still Have Options
If you are currently facing a false FIR or dealing with a stressful criminal case stemming from a relationship gone wrong, please know that it is not the end of the road. You can still explore options such as seeking a second opinion, changing your legal representation, or getting non-judicial guidance to navigate your situation. Reach out to Setback Solutions for help understanding your options and coordinating the next step. Please remember that Setback Solutions is not a law firm and does not give legal advice or guarantee any specific legal outcome, but is here to offer plain-language help and coordination.