Karnataka High Court|Thursday, 19 February 2026
Karnataka HC Quashes FIR in Domestic Violence Case Following Mediation Settlement
Bench
Hon'ble Shri. Justice S Vishwajith Shetty
S Vishwajith Shetty
Karnataka HC Quashes FIR in Domestic Violence Case Following Mediation Settlement (2026) held that The court acknowledged the effectiveness of mediation in resolving disputes, particularly in family law cases.
In the case of Mr. Siddiq Ur Rehman vs The State Of Karnataka, the petitioners sought to quash an FIR and charge sheet related to alleged domestic violence under Section 498A of the IPC. The parties reached an amicable settlement through mediation, which included financial compensation and terms regarding the vacating of the matrimonial home. The High Court of Karnataka accepted the settlement and quashed the proceedings against the petitioners. The court emphasized the importance of mediation in resolving family disputes.
The court acknowledged the effectiveness of mediation in resolving disputes, particularly in family law cases.
Financial settlements agreed upon by the parties can be a basis for quashing criminal proceedings under Section 498A IPC.
The court has the authority to quash proceedings if the parties have amicably settled their disputes.
Case filed
Memorandum of settlement executed
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