Roma Sachdeva v. The State & Anr.

Delhi High Court · 20 Feb 2020 · 2020:DHC:1265
Suresh Kumar Kait
CRL.M.C. 572/2020
2020:DHC:1265
criminal petition_allowed

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The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR and all proceedings arising therefrom based on an amicable settlement between the parties and the complainant's decision not to prosecute further.

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CRL.M.C. 572/2020
HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 20.02.2020
CRL.M.C. 572/2020
ROMA SACHDEVA ..... Petitioner
Through Mr. Mohit Bangwal, Adv.
VERSUS
THE STATE & ANR ..... Respondent
Through Mr.Panna Lal Sharma, APP for State.
Head Constable Krishan Mr. Abhiesumat Gupta, Adv. for respondent with respondent in person
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KUMAR KAIT
JUDGMENT
(ORAL)
CRL. M.A. 2358/2020

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. 71/2017 dated 11.02.2017, registered at PS Katju Marg and all other proceedings arising therefrom.

4. Notice issued.

5. Notice is accepted by learned APP for State and counsel for respondent no.2 who is present in person and with the consent of counsel for parties, the present petition is taken up for final disposal. 2020:DHC:1265

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 with he has been identified by ASI Krishan /IO and submits that matter has been settled and he 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 02.12.2019 and settled all their disputes amicably.

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. 71/2017 dated 11.02.2017, registered at PS Katju Marg and consequent proceedings emanating therefrom are hereby quashed.

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

12. Order dasti.

JUDGE FEBRUARY 20, 2020 /ms