Vinay Kumar Antil & ORS. v. The State & ORS.

$~35 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 2713/2023 VINAY KUMAR ANTIL & ORS.

..... Petitioners Through:

Mr. Ashish Punia, Advocate with petitioners in person.

versus THE STATE & ORS.

..... Respondents Through:

Mr. Laksh Khanna, APP for State with WSI Bimlesh PS Aman Vihar, Delhi.

Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 in person.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 06.03.2024 1.

The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No. 1044/2022 registered under Sections 392/394/34 IPC at Police Station Aman Vihar, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes. 2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, due to a scuffle, the petitioners started fighting and abusing respondent Nos.2 and 3. 3.

Mr. Laksh Khanna, learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent Nos.2 and 3 are the only complainant/victim in the present case. 4.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that no offence under Sections 392 and 394 IPC is made out inasmuch as there has been no robbery and the present incident was only an escalation on account of a bike The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

accident. It is stated that the parties have amicably settled their disputes vide Compromise Deed/Deed of Mutual Settlement dated 31.01.2023. In terms of the said settlement, respondent Nos.2 and 3 are now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioners.

5.

The petitioners, who are present in Court, have been identified by their counsel as well as the I.O./ WSI Bimlesh PS Aman Vihar, Delhi. Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 who are also present in Court, have been identified by the I.O.

6.

The petitioners have shown remorse for their conduct and undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 also state that they have entered into the aforementioned Compromise Deed out of their own free will, volition and without any coercion. They further state that they have 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.20,000/- to be deposited by each of the petitioners with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority within a period of four weeks from today. The amount so deposited shall be utilized by the Delhi State Legal Services Authority 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 The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

as in Court.

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 alongwith miscellaneous application.

12.

In case proof of deposit of cost is not filed within four weeks, the matter be placed before the Court.

MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J MARCH 6, 2024/rd The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.