Naresh Kumar v. State of NCT of Delhi

Delhi High Court · 09 Feb 2021 · 2021:DHC:468
Suresh Kumar Kait
CRL.M.C.379/2021
2021:DHC:468 Delhi
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 and the complainant's no objection to prosecution.

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CRL.M.C.379/2021
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 09.02.2021
CRL.M.C.379/2021
NARESH KUMAR ..... Petitioner
Through Mr.Devansh Malhotra, Adv. with petitioner in person.
VERSUS
STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI & ANR. ..... Respondents
Through Mr.Panna Lal Sharma, APP for State.
Respondent no.2 in person through VC.
SI Jagbir PS Bawana.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KUMAR KAIT
JUDGMENT
(ORAL)
The hearing has been conducted through video conferencing.
CRL. M.A. 2001/2021

1. Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

2. Application is disposed of.

3. Vide the present petition, petitioner seeks direction thereby for quashing of FIR No.42/2021 dated 23.01.2021, registered at PS – Bawana, 2021:DHC:468 Delhi, and all other proceedings arising therefrom.

4. Notice issued.

5. Notice is accepted by learned APP for State and by respondent no.2 through video conferencing 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 No. 2 has no objection if the present petition is allowed.

7. Respondent No.2 is personally present in Court through video conferencing and she has been identified by SI Jagbir/IO and submits that matter has been settled and she does not wish to prosecute the matter any further.

8. Petitioner and respondent no.2 have entered into an amicable settlement vide settlement deed dated 02.02.2021.

9. 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.

10. For the reasons afore-recorded, FIR No.42/2021 dated 23.01.2021, registered at PS – Bawana, Delhi, and consequent proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

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

12. The order be uploaded on the website forthwith.

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