Subhash Chand Sharma & Anr. v. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 25 Feb 2021 · 2021:DHC:717
Suresh Kumar Kait
CRL.M.C.450/2021
2021:DHC:717
criminal petition_allowed

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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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CRL.M.C.450/2021
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 25.02.2021
CRL.M.C. 450/2021
SUBHASH CHAND SHARMA & ANR. ..... Petitioners
Through Mr.Bhagirath Duharia, Adv.
VERSUS
STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. ..... Respondents
Through Mr.Panna Lal Sharma, APP for State.
Mr.Arun Yadav, Adv. for R-2 & 3 with R-2 & 3 in person.
SI Babu Lal PS Palam Village.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KUMAR KAIT
JUDGMENT
(ORAL)
The hearing has been conducted through video conferencing.

1. Vide the present petition, petitioners seek direction thereby for quashing of FIR No. 361/2016 dated 16.10.2016, registered at PS – Palam village, and all other proceedings arising therefrom.

2. Notice issued.

3. Notice is accepted by learned APP for State and by counsel for respondent nos.[2] & 3 and with the consent of counsel for parties, the present petition is taken up for final disposal. 2021:DHC:717 CRL.M.C.450/2021

4. The present petition is filed on the ground that parties have settled their disputes and respondent Nos. 2 and 3 have no objection if the present petition is allowed.

5. Respondent Nos.[2] & 3 are personally present in Court with learned counsel and they have been identified by their counsel and submits that matter has been settled and they do not wish to prosecute the matter any further.

6. Petitioners and respondent nos.[2] & 3 have entered into an amicable settlement before Mediation Centre, Dwarka Courts, Delhi vide settlement deed dated 08.05.2019.

7. 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.

8. For the reasons afore-recorded, FIR No. 361/2016 dated 16.10.2016, registered at PS – Palam village, and consequent proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

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

JUDGE FEBRUARY 25, 2021