Asameen & Ors v. The State Govt of NCT of Delhi & Anr

Delhi High Court · 10 Apr 2018 · 2018:DHC:8437
Sanjeev Sachdeva
CRL.M.C. 1752/2018 & CRL.M.C. 1758/2018
2018:DHC:8437
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The Delhi High Court quashed FIRs arising from a landlord-tenant dispute under Sections 354, 354B, 506, 323, and 34 IPC based on a bona fide settlement between the parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC.

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f $-49 & 52 HIGH COURT OF DELHI
CRL.M.C. 1752/2018
ASAMEEN & ORS Petitioners
Through: Mr. Jai Kishan, Adv. with petitioners in person
VERSUS
THE STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR Respondents
Through: Ms. Anita Abraham, Addl. PP for the State with SI Shiv Prakash
Mr. Raj Babu, Adv. with R-2 in person
CRL.M.C. 1758/2018
PUSHPA & ORS Petitioners
Through: Mr. Raj Babu, Adv. withpetitioners in person
VERSUS
STATE (GOVT.OF NCT OF DELHI) Respondent
Through; Ms. Anita Abraham, Addl. PP for the State with SI Shiv Prakash
Mr. Jai Kishan, Adv. with R-2 in person
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJEEV SACHDEVA
10.04.2018 Crl. M.A. 6302/2018 (Exemption) in CRL.M.C. 1752/2018 & Crl. M.A.
6316/2018 (Exemption) in CRL.M.C. 1758/2018 Allowed, subjectto alljust exceptions.
CRL.M.C. 1752/2018 & CRL.M.C. 1758/2018
CRL.M.C. 1752/2018 & 1758/2018 Pagel
2018:DHC:8437
ORDER

1. The petitioners, in CRL.M.C. 1752/2017 seek quashing of FIR NO. 439 of 2017 under Sections 354/354B/506/323/34 of the IPG Police Station Anand Parbat, New Delhi and Petitioners in CRL.M.G. 1758/2017 seek quashing of FIR No. 438 of 2017 under Sections 354/354B/506/323/34 of the IPG Police Station Anand Parbat, New Delhi, based on a settlement.

2. The relations between the parties are that of landlord and tenant. Dispute arose with regard to the tenancy rights and occupation of the premises as well as payment of the rent which led both the parties making allegations against each other and the subject FIRs were registered. In FIR No. 439/2017, one of the injured is Akhilesh Upadhyay, husband of complainant - Smt. Pushpa. It is noticed that Akhilesh Upadhyay is the accused in FIR No. 438/2017 and is co-accused in Grl. M.G. 1758/2017. He is also present in Gourt. Memorandum of Understanding dated 19.03.2018 has been executed between the parties.

3. Both the respective parties are present in person in Gourt today, represented by their counsels and are identified by the Investigating Officer. They submit that they have settled all their disputes with the intervention of locals and respectable people of the locality. They further submit that they do not wish to press the criminal complaints against each other any further.

4. In view of the fact that the disputes between the parties has been settled, continuation of criminal proceedings will be an exercise in futility and justice in the case demands that the dispute between the parties is put to an end and peace is restored; securing the ends ofjustice being the ultimate guiding factor. It would also be expedient to quash the subject FIRs and the consequent proceedings emanating therefrom. CRL.M.C. 1752/2018 & 1758/2018 Page 2

5. In view of the above, the petitions are allowed. FIR No. 439 of 2017 under Sections 354/354B/506/323/34 of the IPC Police Station Anand Parbat, New Delhi and FIR No. 438 of 2017 under Sections 354/354B/506/323/34 of the IPC Police Station Anand Parbat, New Delhi and the consequent proceedings emanating therefrom are, accordingly quashed.

6. Order Dasti under signatures ofthe Court Master. SANJ^l^V SACHDEVA, J APRIL 10, 2018 'rs'