Keshant Huria v. The State ( NCT Of Delhi) & ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ W.P.(CRL) 351/2016 KESHANT HURIA ..... Petitioner Through :

Mr.Mukesh Sharma, Advocate with Mr.Sahil Munjal, Advocates.

versus THE STATE ( NCT OF DELHI) & ANR ..... Respondents Through :

Ms.Richa Kapoor, ASC with SI Hari Kishan.

Mr.Ajay Kumar, Advocate for the complainant along with complainant.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 16.05.2016 CRL.M.A.Nos.1940-41/2016 (Exemption) Exemption allowed subject to all just exceptions. The applications stand disposed of.

W.P.(CRL) 351/2016 1.

Present petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No.1166/2014 under Section 354D IPC at PS Shalimar Bagh, Delhi. It is stated that the matter has been settled amicably with the complainant / respondent No.2 vide settlement deed dated 04.03.2015. W.P.(CRL) 351 /2016

2.

Complainant / respondent No.2 is present with her counsel and has been identified by the Investigating Officer. I have enquired from the complainant if she has settled the dispute with the petitioner amicably without any fear or pressure. She has informed that all the disputes between the parties have been resolved amicably with her free consent and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR in question.

3.

The petition is supported by affidavit of the petitioner. Copy of settlement deed dated 04.03.2015 has been placed on record. Since the matter has been settled between the parties and the divorce by mutual consent has already been granted vide order dated 04.03.2015, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings under Section 354D IPC. In the interest of justice and to enable the parties to settle in life after divorce, FIR No.1166/2014 under Section 354D IPC at PS Shalimar Bagh, Delhi and all the proceedings arising therefrom are quashed.

4.

The petitioner is directed to deposit `20,000/- as costs in the Prime Minister Relief Fund within two weeks. Registry shall ensure its compliance.

5.

The petition stands disposed of accordingly.

S.P.GARG, J MAY 16, 2016 / tr W.P.(CRL) 351 /2016