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HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 30.07.2025
ATUL GOYAL .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Deepanshu Rana, Adv.
Through: Mr. Hitesh Vali, APP for the State
Harsh Vihar.
Mr. Sanjeet Trivedi, Adv. for R-2
JUDGMENT
RAVINDER DUDEJA, J.
Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
The application stands disposed of.
1. This is a petition under Section 528 BNSS seeking quashing of FIR no. 0108/2024 under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act Police Station Harsh Vihar as also the subsequent proceedings pending before the court of Ld. Additional Sessions Judge, East District, Karkardoma.
2. This a non contentious matter as it is stated that respondent NO. 2 has since made the payment of all the dues amounting to Rs. 31,370/- (Rupees thirty one thousand three hundred and seventy only) to BSES Yamuna Power Ltd. and copy of the payment receipt/No Dues Letter dated 08.02.2024 is Annexure P-2.
3. Mr. Sanjeet Trivedi, Ld. Counsel appearing for respondent no. 2 confirms that all the dues are settled and therefore, respondent no. 2 has no objection in case the FIR is quashed.
4. 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:-
5. 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. 0108/2024, dated 17.01.2024, registered at P.S Harsh Vihar, Delhi under Section 135 of Indian Electricity Act, 2003 and all the other consequential proceeding emanating therefrom.
6. Since both parties have come to an amicable settlement and petitioner has cleared all the dues, under such circumstances the petition is allowed and FIR no. 0108/2024 under Section 135 of Indian Electricity Act as also the proceedings emanating there from are quashed.
7. Petition, accordingly, stands disposed of.
RAVINDER DUDEJA, J JULY 30, 2025