Quashing is to be done only in exceptional circumstances

In your case, evidence has been partly recorded

High Court would be reluctant to quash the case at this juncture 

If the allegations made are devoid of material particulars, then you may succeed

It is necessary to peruse FIR and  charge sheet filed against you to advice 

Your regular criminal case has been filed in the year 2016 and is going on till now and the stage is evidence partly heard.

Therefore the court will  dispose the case as the trial has already begun.

At this stage the high court may not entertain quash petition for whatever the reason would be.

You may better challenge the case in the trial court itself on merit. 

If it is no more possible to tolerate then you can file divorce case on the grounds of cruelty. 

For all such practical issues you may better clarify from your own advocate who will be the better person to guide you in furtherance as the lawyers of this website cannot render any proper opinion without perusing the case papers or details 

Charge sheet is filed, evidence  is being recorded, such case cannot be quashed. Fight the  case on merit and get acquittal.

If your wife agrees then quashing of this case on mutual consent is possible. 

Otherwise you can apply for quashing but the outcome of the same would depend on merit of the case. 

Yes you can quash the FIR by filing quashing before HC 

Dear Client,   

Thank you for your inputs regarding your case. Based on your circumstances, it is possible to quash an FIR or charges under Section 498A and related IPC provisions under Section 482 of the CrPC if certain conditions are fulfilled. Given that this is stretching further without any valuable progress, you can try moving a petition for quashing in the High Court. However, it has generally been held by the court that in cases not featuring mutual consent for settlement, quashing will only take place if such allegations are shown not to suffer from merit or substance.   

If you stay as separated individuals with your wife in peace and in consent to terminate the matter conditionally, you could approach the court to file a joint affidavit stating that you have no intention of proceeding with the case. Should the wife disagree, you could seek to quash it individually and illustrate how the case has turned into some kind of folly in pursuit of revenge or inaction, leading to abuse of process. Plus, an additional supportive submission showing no material trial progress would only help.    

The quashing goes on from few months even up to a year, taking their time dependent on the backlog of each High Court. It is very important to get an experienced criminal lawyer to help you for best representation. The legal fees for a quashing petition may cost you from ₹50,000 to ₹1,50,000, depending on each case's complexity and stature.   

I hope this helps. Do feel free to get into contact for further assistance or questions. 

Dear Sandeep,

To quash the case involving charges under Sections 498A, 323, 324, and 504 IPC, you can file a petition under Section 482 of the CrPC before the High Court, seeking to quash the proceedings. The court may consider quashing the case if it determines that the charges are baseless or that continuing the case serves no meaningful purpose, especially if both you and your wife are living separately under one roof without any substantial grounds for the charges. While it’s possible to seek quashing without conditions, the court may impose conditions like a mutual settlement or reconciliation, particularly in cases involving domestic violence or cruelty. Since the case has been pending since 2016, the delay in proceedings may also work in your favour, as courts are inclined to quash cases that have been delayed without substantial progress. It is advisable to consult a criminal lawyer to assess the specifics of your case and guide you on the most effective approach.

Thanks and Regards,
Advocate Aman Verma,
Legal Corridor

quashing is possible only if there is a settlement 

- You can approach the High Court for quashing the FIR if you have valid grounds

- Further , if the Court is taking much time then the High Court also can direct the said trail Court to finalize the matter within a fixed time frame. 

- Further, if you both want divorce then you both can file a joint petition before the family Court for getting mutual divorce

- Further , the FIR can be quashed if she is interested to end the matter amicably. 

File a Criminal Revision Application in the High Court for quashing of the FIR Charge sheet and entire criminal proceeding on the ground of compromise with your wife. The Hon'ble Court will record her statement of compromise and accordingly quash the entire proceeding. Live happily thereafter in peace with your wife.