Maninder Singh v. State NCT of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 24 May 2021 · 2021:DHC:1676
Suresh Kumar Kait
W.P. (CRL) 453/2021
2021:DHC:1676
criminal petition_allowed

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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's withdrawal of prosecution.

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W.P.( CRL) 453/2021
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 24.05.2021
W.P. (CRL) 453/2021
MANINDER SINGH ..... Petitioner
Through Mr.Rajesh Hadda, Adv. with petitioner in person.
VERSUS
STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR. ..... Respondent
Through Mr.R.S. Kundu, ASC for State.
Mr.Parminder Rana, Adv. for R-2 with R-2 in person.
SI Anil Kumar PS K.N.Katju Marg.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KUMAR KAIT
JUDGMENT
(ORAL)

1. Vide the present petition, petitioner seeks direction thereby for quashing of FIR No.345/2014 dated 18.04.2014, registered at PS – K.N. Katju Marg, and all other proceedings arising therefrom.

2. Notice issued.

3. Notice is accepted by learned ASC for State and by counsel for respondent no.2 and with the consent of counsel for parties, the present petition is taken up for final disposal. 2021:DHC:1676 W.P.( CRL) 453/2021

4. The present petition is filed on the ground that parties have settled their disputes and respondent No. 2 has no objection if the present petition is allowed.

5. Respondent No.2 is personally present in Court with learned counsel and he has been identified by SI Anil Kumar/IO and submits that matter has been settled and he does not wish to prosecute the matter any further.

6. Petitioner and respondent no.2 with the intervention of their well wishers and relatives entered into an amicable settlement vide settlement deed dated 03.01.2021 and settled all their disputes amicably.

7. Taking into account the aforesaid facts, this Court is inclined to quash FIR as no useful purpose would be served in prosecuting petitioner any further.

8. For the reasons afore-recorded, FIR No.345/2014 dated 18.04.2014, registered at PS – K.N. Katju Marg and consequent proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

9. The petition is, accordingly, allowed and disposed of.

JUDGE MAY 24, 2021