Raj Kumar Sharma v. The State (GNCT of Delhi) & Anr

Delhi High Court · 12 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1660
Suresh Kumar Kait
CRL.M.C.1381/2020
2020:DHC:1660
criminal petition_allowed

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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings based on an amicable settlement between parties and the complainant's unwillingness to prosecute further.

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CRL.M.C.1381/2020
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 12.03.2020
CRL.M.C. 1381/2020
RAJ KUMAR SHARMA ..... Petitioner
Through Mr.Anand Mishra, Adv.
VERSUS
THE STATE (GNCT OF DELHI) & ANR ..... Respondents
Through Mr. Panna Lal Sharma, APP for State ASI Raghubir PS Naraina.
Respondent no.2 in person.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KUMAR KAIT
JUDGMENT
(ORAL)
CRL. M.A. 5302/2020

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.17/2017 dated 23.01.2017, registered at Police Station Naraina and all other proceedings arising therefrom.

4. Notice issued.

5. Notice is accepted by learned APP for State and respondent no.2 who is present in person and with the consent of counsel for parties, the present 2020:DHC:1660 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 and she has been identified by ASI Raghubir/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 compromise-cum-affidavit dated 02.03.2020.

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.17/2017 dated 23.01.2017, registered at Police Station Naraina and consequent proceedings emanating therefrom are hereby quashed.

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

12. Order dasti.

JUDGE MARCH 12, 2020