Shahid Khan v. The State (Govt Of NCT Of Delhi) And ANR

$~99 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 1951/2024 SHAHID KHAN ..... Petitioner Through: Mr.Kameshwar Singh and Mr.S.

Mansoori, Advocates with petitioner in person versus THE STATE (GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI) AND ANR ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, APP for State with ASI Vikram Singh Mr.Mohd. Javed, Advocate for respondent No.2 with respondent No.2 in person

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 11.03.2024 CRL.M.A. 7496/2024 (exemption) 1.

Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

2.

The application is disposed of.

CRL.M.C. 1951/2024 1.

The present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.199/2010 registered under Sections 379/411/34 at P.S. Karawal Nagar, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitioner alongwith one Surjeet Kumar stole some money and recharge coupons from respondent No.2.

3.

Learned APP for the State submits that in the present case the The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

petitioner is the accused person and respondent No. 2 is the only complainant/victim. He further submits that co-accused Surjeet Kumar has since expired.

4.

Learned counsels for the parties submit that the parties have entered into a settlement vide Compromise Deed dated 21.10.2023 and in terms of the settlement, respondent No.2 is now left with no claim whatsoever against the petitioner.

5.

The petitioner and respondent No.2, who are present in the Court, have been identified by their respective counsels as well as by the Investigating Officer.

6.

The petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and he undertakes not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No.2 states that he has entered into the aforesaid Compromise Deed 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.

Learned counsels for the parties submit that no other proceedings are pending between the parties.

8.

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

9.

In view of the above facts and since no useful purpose will be served in continuance of the present criminal proceedings, it is directed that the aforesaid FIR and the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed, subject to payment of cost of Rs.10,000/- to be deposited with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority within a period of two weeks from today. The amount so deposited shall be utilized by the Delhi State Legal Services Authority for providing counselling/psychological support to The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

POCSO victims requiring such assistance.

10.

Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the Investigating Officer as well as in Court.

11.

With the above directions, the petition is disposed of. 12.

Let a copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority for information. 13.

The Registry shall list the matter before this Court in case receipt of costs to be paid by the petitioner is not filed within the stipulated time period.

MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J MARCH 11, 2024 na The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.