Seema Ahlawat @ Pinki & Ors. v. The State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 18 May 2021 · 2021:DHC:1626
Suresh Kumar Kait
W.P.(CRL) 870/2021
2021:DHC:1626
criminal petition_allowed

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The Delhi High Court quashed FIR No.106/2020 and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties who no longer wished to prosecute.

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W.P.(CRL) 870/2021
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 18.05.2021
W.P.(CRL) 870/2021
SEEMA AHLAWAT @ PINKI & ORS. ....Petitioners
Through: Mr. Ravin Rao, Adv.
VERSUS
THE STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) & ORS ....Respondents
Through: Ms. Richa Kapoor, ASC (Crl) with Ms. Shivani Sharma and Ms. Surabhi Katyal, Advs. with ASI Joginder, PS
North Rohini for State/R-1 Mr. Akshit Sawal, Adv. for R-2 to 5
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KUMAR KAIT
JUDGMENT
(ORAL)
The hearing has been conducted through video conferencing.
CRL.M.A. 6280/2021 (exemption)

1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

2. Application stands disposed of.

3. Vide the present petition, petitioners seek direction thereby for quashing of FIR No.106/2020 registered at PS – North Rohini, Delhi and all other proceedings arising therefrom.

4. Notice issued.

5. Notice is accepted by learned ASC for State and by counsel for 2021:DHC:1626 respondent nos.[2] to 5 and with the consent of counsel for parties, the present petition is taken up for final disposal.

6. The present petition is filed on the ground that parties have settled their disputes and respondent nos.[2] to 5 have no objection if the present petition is allowed.

7. Respondent nos.2, 4 and 5 are personally present in Court through video conferencing, it is submitted by the counsel appearing for respondent no.3 that she is currently in ICU and respondent no.2 is also appearing on behalf of respondent no. 3 being her husband and they have been identified by ASI Joginder/IO and submit that matter has been settled as the issues in question arose on account of misunderstanding and they do not wish to prosecute the matter any further.

8. Petitioners and respondent nos.[2] to 5 have entered into an amicable settlement vide a Compromise Deed dated 08.04.2021.

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

10. For the reasons afore-recorded, FIR No.106/2020 registered at PS – North Rohini, Delhi and consequent proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

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

JUDGE MAY 18, 2021