Rahul Singh @ Mannu & Ors. v. State of Delhi & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 11 Mar 2020 · 2020:DHC:1625
Suresh Kumar Kait
CRL.M.C.1369/2020
2020:DHC:1625
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 consent under its inherent powers.

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CRL.M.C.1369/2020
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 11.03.2020
CRL.M.C. 1369/2020
RAHUL SINGH @ MANNU & ORS .... Petitioners
Through Mr.Manoj Lohat and Mr.Bikram Singh, Advs.
VERSUS
STATE OF DELHI & ANR .... Respondents
Through Mr. Amit Chadha, APP for State with SI Sachin, PS SB Dairy, Delhi
R-2 in person
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KUMAR KAIT
JUDGMENT
(ORAL)

1. Vide the present petition, petitioners seek direction for quashing of FIR No. 143/2017 dated 14.03.2017 registered at Police Station Shahbad Dairy, Delhi and consequent proceedings arising therefrom.

2. Notice issued.

3. Notice is accepted by learned APP for State and by respondent No.2, who is present in Court and with the consent of counsel for parties, present petition is taken up for final disposal.

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 2020:DHC:1625 CRL.M.C.1369/2020 allowed.

5. Respondent No.2 is personally present in Court and she has been identified by SI Sachin (IO) and submits that matter has been settled and she does not wish to prosecute the matter any further.

6. Petitioners and respondent No.2 have entered into an amicable settlement vide Memorandum of Understanding executed on 17.2.2020.

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. 143/2017 dated 14.03.2017 registered at Police Station Shahbad Dairy, Delhi and consequent proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

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

10. Order dasti.

JUDGE MARCH 11, 2020