Authority: Supreme Court of India, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction

Order Date: 31 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Appeal No. /2026 (SLP (CRL.) No. 18041/2025) filed by appellant Jai Balyan against State of Haryana & Anr.
  • Originated from denial of anticipatory bail related to FIR No. 595/2024 dated 02.08.2024 registered at Police Station – Shahabad, District – Kurukshetra, Haryana.
  • FIR alleged offences under Sections 323, 406, 498A and 506 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, filed by respondent No. 2 (Deepti) against the petitioner‑husband and his parents.
  • Marriage between Jai Balyan and Deepti was solemnised on 27.11.2023; the couple lived apart since February 2024.
  • Parties opted for mediation through the Supreme Court Mediation Centre; a Settlement Agreement was executed on 13.07.2026.
  • Joint application I.A. No. 233796/2026 was filed seeking directions from the Court; it was digitally signed by Babita Pandey on 01.09.2026.
  • The State of Haryana’s counsel expressed no objection to concluding the matter based on the settlement.
  • Settlement terms included Demand Draft No. 00056 dated 31.07.2026, drawn on ICICI Bank, Kurukshetra, in the name of respondent No. 2 (Deepti) for ₹45,00,000 (Rupees forty‑five lakhs only), handed to respondent’s counsel in open court.
  • The petitioner‑husband and respondent‑wife affirmed voluntary entry into the Settlement Agreement before the Court.

Final Outcome

  • Exercising jurisdiction under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Court dissolved the marriage by decree of divorce by mutual consent.
  • All pending criminal cases instituted by the parties against each other were ordered to be closed.
  • FIR No. 595/2024 (Sections 323, 406, 498A, 506) was quashed.
  • Maintenance Petition No. 169/2025 filed by Deepti under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, pending before the Principal Judge, Family Court, Kurukshetra, was also quashed.
  • The petitioner‑husband was directed to inform his superiors in the Indian Army of the settlement for any consequential steps.
  • The parties are bound by the Settlement Agreement dated 13.07.2026; any breach may be pursued through specific performance before the appropriate forum.
  • The appeal is disposed of as per the order; the Registry is instructed to prepare a decree for dissolution of marriage by mutual consent.
  • All pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.

Topics: Divorce Settlement, Criminal Law, Family Court