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HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 12.08.2025 ,,,,,,,,,, CRL.M.C. 5502/2025 & CRL.M.A. 23541/2025
PRANAV BASOYA .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Ishwar Singh, Mr. Karan Singh, Advocates.
Petitioner in person.
Through: Mr. Hitesh Vali, APP
Bagh.
Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 in person.
JUDGMENT
RAVINDER DUDEJA, J.
1. This is a petition under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, seeking quashing of FIR No. 327/2016, dated 27.04.2016, registered at P.S Shalimar Bagh, Delhi under Sections 509/323/506 IPC and all proceedings emanating therefrom on the basis of settlement between the parties.
2. Both parties are neighbors. As per averments made in the FIR,on 26.04.2016, Respondents were subjected to physical assault with spade, threats and abuse by petitioner. She further alleged that she was also subjected to inappropriate touching of breast by petitioner. Chargesheet has since been filed under section 509/323/506/354/354A/354B IPC against the petitioner.
3. During the course of proceedings, the parties amicably resolved their disputes and executed a Memorandum of Understanding dated 04.08.2025. Copy of the Memorandum of Understanding dated 04.08.2025 has been annexed as Annexure P-3.
4. Petitioner is physically present before the Court while Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 have entered their appearance through VC. They have been identified by their respective counsels as well as by the Investigating Officer SI Kavita Bhardwaj, from PS Shalimar Bagh
5. Respondents state that they were neighbourers at the time of occurrence and confirm that now the matter has been amicably settled with the petitioner without any force, fear, coercion and they have no objection if the FIR No. 327/2016 is quashed against the Petitioner.
6. In view of the settlement between the parties, learned Additional PP appearing for the State, also has no objection if the present FIR No. 327/2016 is quashed.
7. In Gian Singh vs State of Punjab (2012) 10 SCC 303, Hon’ble Supreme Court has recognized the need of amicable resolution of disputes by observing as under:-
8. In view of the aforesaid circumstances and the fact that parties have put a quietus to the dispute, no useful purpose will be served in continuing with the present FIR No. 327/2016, dated 27.04.2016, registered at P.S Shalimar Bagh, Delhi under section 509/323/506 IPC and all the other consequential proceeding emanating therefrom.
9. In the interest of justice, the petition is allowed, and the FIR NO. 327/2016, dated 27.04.2016, registered at P.S Shalimar Bagh, Delhi under section 509/323/506 IPC and all the other consequential proceeding emanating therefrom is hereby quashed, subject to petitioner depositing Rs. 10,000/- as cost with Delhi High Court Advocates Welfare Fund [Account No. 15530110179338], maintained with UCO Bank, Delhi High Court branch, within a month.
10. Petition is allowed and disposed of accordingly.
11. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of.
RAVINDER DUDEJA, J August 12, 2025