Appeal dismissed — ruling against Arvind Kumar Ravi (Petitioner)
In Short
A man asked the Delhi High Court to cancel a criminal case filed against him by a woman who accused him of making a false promise of marriage, having a physical relationship under that false promise, and threatening to leak her private pictures. The High Court refused to cancel the case because the woman's statements pointed to serious allegations, and because the man had been hiding from the police and was declared a proclaimed person.
The Parties
Party A: Arvind Kumar Ravi
Party B: State (NCT of Delhi) and Respondent No.2 / Prosecutrix
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. Anup Kumar, Learned Advocate Mr. Satya Prakash, Learned Advocate Ms. Achint Priya, Learned Advocate Ms. Arshi, Learned Advocate Ms. Shubhangi, Learned Advocate Mr. Ashutosh
For Party B: Learned Advocate Ms. Shubhi Gupta, Learned Advocate Mr. Sumer Singh Boprai, Learned Advocate Mr. Surya Pratap Singh, Learned Advocate Mr. Kumar Gaurav, Learned Advocate Mr. Parth Mudgal
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice Amit Bansal
What the Case Was About
The petitioner and the complainant knew each other for two years and became friends, leading to a physical relationship after the man gave her a ring and promised to marry her. Later, the man started distancing himself from her, refused to marry her, and allegedly threatened to make her private pictures viral. The man approached the High Court to have the police case and charge-sheet thrown out, arguing it was just a failed relationship. Meanwhile, the State and the complainant pointed out that the man had run away from the law, failed to join the police investigation, and a lower court had declared him a proclaimed person.
Judgment Date
28th October, 2026
The Outcome
The court dismissed the petition, ruling against the petitioner and refusing to quash the FIR.
What the Court Looked At
- The FIR and the woman's statements contained serious allegations that the physical relationship started based on an assurance of marriage.
- The woman stated that the petitioner took nude photos of her, blackmailed her, and threatened her and her family.
- The court noted that a promise of marriage made in bad faith from the beginning to induce a physical relationship can invalidate consent under the law.
- The court observed that the petitioner was avoiding the process of law and had been declared a proclaimed person for not appearing before the Trial Court.
"This Court is not inclined to entertain the present petition at this stage."
What This Means For You
When a serious criminal case is filed against someone, simply running away, ignoring court dates, and avoiding the police will make things much worse instead of making the problem disappear. In this case, the court pointed out that the accused was hiding from the law and had been declared a proclaimed person, which heavily influenced the decision to throw out his request to cancel the case. If you or someone you know is facing a legal dispute or a sudden criminal complaint, hiding or ignoring police notices closes doors in court and shuts down opportunities to present your side properly. Setback Solutions can help you understand your options in plain language and coordinate your next steps so you do not make costly mistakes while navigating a difficult legal situation.
You Still Have Options
If you are facing a false FIR, hiding from warrants, or feeling overwhelmed by a criminal case, it is completely normal to feel stuck and unsure of what to do next. This is definitely not the end of the road, and you can still take control by exploring a second opinion, evaluating your legal strategy, or seeking clear non-judicial guidance. You can reach out to Setback Solutions for help understanding your options and coordinating the next step. Setback Solutions is NOT a law firm and does NOT give legal advice or guarantee any result, but we are here to offer plain-language help and coordination when you need it most.