Aman Gaur & ANR. v. The State (NCT Of Delhi) And ANR.

$~31 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 1444/2023 AMAN GAUR & ANR.

..... Petitioners Through:

Mr. Inder Dev Singh, Advocate with petitioners in person.

versus THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI) AND ANR.

..... Respondents Through:

Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, APP for State with SI Vinay Kumar, P.S. V.K.

North.

Respondent No.2 in person with counsel.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 25.04.2024 1.

The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. on behalf of the petitioners seeking quashing of FIR No. 251/2021 registered under Sections 279/337/323/34 IPC at P.S. Vasant Kunj North, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes. 2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the complainant's vehicle was hit from behind by the petitioners' vehicle, who was driving the same in a rash and negligent manner. Subsequently, an argument ensued and beatings were also given to the complainant by the petitioners. 3.

Mr. Sabharwal, learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent No.2 is the complainant/victim in the present case. He further submits that charge-sheet has been filed under the aforesaid provisions. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

4.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners and respondent No. 2 have amicably settled their disputes vide Memorandum of Understanding/Compromise Deed dated 23.02.2023, a copy of which has been placed on record.

5.

Petitioners and respondent No.2, who are present in Court, have been identified by their respective counsel as well as the I.O./SI Vinay Kumar, P.S. V.K. North, Delhi. Petitioners have shown remorse for their conduct and undertake not to repeat the same in future. 6.

Respondent No. 2 states that he has entered into the settlement with the petitioners out of his own free will, volition and without any coercion. He further states that he has no objection if the present FIR and consequent proceedings are quashed.

7.

The parties shall remain bound by the statements made in Court today.

8.

In view of the above facts and considering that no useful purpose will be served in continuance of the proceedings, it is directed that the aforesaid FIR and the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed, subject to payment of cost of Rs.5,000/- to be deposited by each of the petitioners with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (A/c No. 18580110053263, UCO Bank, Branch:

Rouse Avenue, IFSC:

UCBA0003364) within a period of four weeks from today. The amount so deposited shall be utilized by the DSLSA for providing counselling/psychological support to POCSO victims requiring such assistance.

9.

Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the I.O. as well as in Court failing which, I.O. shall be at liberty to move appropriate The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

application.

10.

A copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority for intimation. 11.

With the above directions, the petition is disposed of. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J APRIL 25, 2024 ga The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.