Bilala 17 February 2025

498a settlement

My wife filed a 498A case against me, in the year 2019, in 2024 she appeared in court and ask for settlement, 2. In the year 2020, I have filed a criminal case against my wife , father and brother in law, of section 323 324 504 and 506 , now the question is for settlement, 3, when she want settlement, in 498A case can I ask them to take back 498A case and I will take back my case against her family members, and if they and me agree with out money involved Please suggest how to settle it

None of DV case and 125 crpc is filed against me

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T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 17 February 2025

She cannot withdraw the case under section 498a ipc even if there's a compromise settlement between you both.

You may have to file a petition before high court to quash the case to which she has to file an affidavit in person before court expressing her no objection.

After that you can withdraw your criminal complaint by filing a petition to compound the offences which are compoundable.