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W.P.(Crl.) 470/2020 HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: February 17, 2020
Date of Decision: February 17, 2020
W.P.(CRL) 470/2020 and CRL.M.A. 3510/2020
SHANU & ORS. ..... Petitioners
Through Mr. Z.A. Khan, Mr. M.S. Sana and Mr. Asim Ali, Advocates alongwith petitioners in person
SHANU & ORS. ..... Petitioners
Through Mr. Z.A. Khan, Mr. M.S. Sana and Mr. Asim Ali, Advocates alongwith petitioners in person
VERSUS
STATE & ORS. ..... Respondents
Through Mr. Divyanshu Sharma, Advocate for Mr. Avi Singh, Additional
Standing Counsel (Criminal) for the State with ASI Kailash
Chandra, P.S.: Jamia Nagar Respondent nos. 2,3,4 and 5 in person
Through Mr. Divyanshu Sharma, Advocate for Mr. Avi Singh, Additional
Standing Counsel (Criminal) for the State with ASI Kailash
Chandra, P.S.: Jamia Nagar Respondent nos. 2,3,4 and 5 in person
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BRIJESH SETHI
JUDGMENT
BRIJESH SETHI, J (oral)
The petitioners have filed the present petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for quashing of FIR No.
0008/2020, under Sections 308/323/506/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, registered at P.S.: Jamia Nagar and the proceedings emanating therefrom.
2020:DHC:1138 W.P.(Crl.) 470/2020 Learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State submits that the petitioners and respondent nos.2 to 5 are neighbours. A dispute over a trivial issue led to the registration of the aforementioned FIR against the petitioners.
The Investigating Officer, who is present in the Court, has identified the petitioners as well as respondent nos.2 to 5.
The petitioners and respondent nos.2 to 5 have submitted that they have settled their disputes amicably vide Memorandum of Understanding dated 4th February, 2020.
Respondent nos.2 to 5 reiterated the aforesaid facts and submitted that they have amicably settled their dispute without any pressure or coercion from any source whatsoever. Respondent nos.2 to 5 have further submitted that they have no objection if the FIR is quashed and the petition is allowed.
In view of the above facts, no fruitful purpose would be served in keeping the parties entangled in criminal proceedings. Accordingly, in the interest of justice, FIR No. 0008/2020, under Sections 308/323/506/34 of the IPC, registered at P.S.: Jamia Nagar and the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.
The petition alongwith pending application is disposed of accordingly.
(BRIJESH SETHI)
JUDGE
FEBRUARY 17, 2020 2020:DHC:1138
The petitioners have filed the present petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for quashing of FIR No.
0008/2020, under Sections 308/323/506/34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, registered at P.S.: Jamia Nagar and the proceedings emanating therefrom.
2020:DHC:1138 W.P.(Crl.) 470/2020 Learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State submits that the petitioners and respondent nos.2 to 5 are neighbours. A dispute over a trivial issue led to the registration of the aforementioned FIR against the petitioners.
The Investigating Officer, who is present in the Court, has identified the petitioners as well as respondent nos.2 to 5.
The petitioners and respondent nos.2 to 5 have submitted that they have settled their disputes amicably vide Memorandum of Understanding dated 4th February, 2020.
Respondent nos.2 to 5 reiterated the aforesaid facts and submitted that they have amicably settled their dispute without any pressure or coercion from any source whatsoever. Respondent nos.2 to 5 have further submitted that they have no objection if the FIR is quashed and the petition is allowed.
In view of the above facts, no fruitful purpose would be served in keeping the parties entangled in criminal proceedings. Accordingly, in the interest of justice, FIR No. 0008/2020, under Sections 308/323/506/34 of the IPC, registered at P.S.: Jamia Nagar and the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.
The petition alongwith pending application is disposed of accordingly.
(BRIJESH SETHI)
JUDGE
FEBRUARY 17, 2020 2020:DHC:1138