Rajesh And Others v. State (NCT Of Delhi) And ANR.

$~51 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 3095/2023 RAJESH AND OTHERS ..... Petitioners Through:

Mr. Rudra Pratap, Mr. Tushaar Randhawa, Mr. Rahul Sharma and Mr. Mohit Singh, Advocates with petitioners in person.

versus STATE (NCT OF DELHI) AND ANR.

..... Respondents Through:

Mr. Laksh Khanna, APP for State with Insp. Sandeep Kumar and ASI Anil Kumar, P.S. Ranhola Respondent Nos.2 to 4 in person.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 07.02.2024 1.

The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. on behalf of the petitioners seeking quashing of FIR No. 189/2023 registered under Sections 308/323/341/354/34 IPC at Police Station Ranhola, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes. 2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, on 24.02.2023, the petitioners abused and gave beatings to the complainant and her children as a result of which they sustained injuries.

3.

Mr. Khanna, learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent Nos. 2 to 4 are the complainants/victims in the present case. 4.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the parties are neighbours and present FIR was registered due to misunderstanding and The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

with the intervention of the elders, close relatives and well-wishers, the parties have amicably settled their disputes vide Compromise Deed/MOU dated 24.04.2023, a copy of which has been placed on record as Annexure P-2. In terms of the said settlement, respondent Nos. 2 to 4/complainants are now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioners. 5.

Petitioners, who are present in Court, are identified by their counsel as well as the I.O./Insp. Sandeep Kumar and ASI Anil Kumar, P.S. Ranhola. Respondent Nos. 2 to 4 are also present and identified by the I.O. 6.

The petitioners have shown remorse for their conduct and they undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent Nos. 2 to 4 also state that they have entered into the aforementioned settlement out of their own free will, volition and without any coercion. They further state that they have no objection if the present FIR and the consequent proceedings are quashed.

7.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that no other proceedings are pending between the parties.

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 proceedings, it is directed that the aforesaid FIR and the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed, subject to collective cost of Rs.25,000/- out of which a sum of Rs. 5000 /- shall be deposited with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority and remaining Rs. 20,000/- shall be paid to the respondent No.4/Pinki by way of a demand draft/electronically within a period of four weeks from today. The amount so deposited shall be utilized by the DSLSA for providing The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

counselling/psychological support to POCSO victims requiring such assistance.

10.

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

11.

A copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, DSLSA for intimation.

12.

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

MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J FEBRUARY 7, 2024 ga The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.