Compromise in 498a case
Mee Shh
(Querist) 11 February 2026
This query is : Resolved
Respected Sir Iam facing 498a case in Magistrate court and other cases in family court and High court of Karnataka filed by my wife. Now we both are decided to took divorce and settle the matter through compromise and to file compromise petition in family court with conditions( I have to give lump sum amt, monthly maintenance amt.till her remarriage or her lifetime, tranfer of some properties to her and instead she has to withdraw all cases filed against me).. Is Magistrate court has power to quash the 498a case based on compromise decree filed by my wife or is it necessary to approach the High court to quash the case based on compromise decree ? Please give you valuable suggestions Thanks in advance
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 12 February 2026
The offences charged under section 498aIPC is not compoundable hence she cannot withdraw the same.
Therefore you may have to file a quash petition before high court to which she has to appear before high court in person and file an affidavit expressing no objection on the basis of compromise settlement.
Dr. J C Vashista
(Expert) 13 February 2026
Get it recorded in a proper MoU / agreement / mediation or counselling proceeding for providing necessary help by your wife (the complainant) in getting subject FIR u/s 498A IPC quashed by concerned High Court.
Magistrate may discharge the accused while framing charge or acquit the accused on merits of the case but certainly do not have power to compound on the basis of compromise.
Sudhir Kumar, Advocate
(Expert) 13 February 2026
Both advise are highly practicable and there is no other way.
P. Venu
(Expert) 16 February 2026
Yes, only the High Court can allow non-compoundable cases to be withdrawn. Of course, there is the option to move discharge petition in the trial court if charges have not been framed.
