Sachin v. State (Govt Of NCT) Delhi And ANR.
$~78 and 19 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 2556/2024 SACHIN ..... Petitioner Through: Mr. Aditya Vikram Bhardwaj and Mr.Pawan B., Advocates with petitioner in person versus STATE (GOVT OF NCT) DELHI AND ANR.
..... Respondents Through: Mr. Aashneet Singh, APP for State with SI Akshay Sheoran Mr.Ayushman Sharma, Advocate for respondent No.2 with respondent No.2 in person + CRL.M.C. 681/2023 and CRL.M.A. 9786/2024 ARUN TANWAR AND ANR. & ANR.
..... Petitioners Through: Mr. Aditya Vikram Bhardwaj and Mr.Pawan B., Advocates with petitioner in person versus STATE & ANR.
..... Respondents Through: Mr. Aashneet Singh, APP for State with SI Akshay Sheoran Mr.Ayushman Sharma, Advocate for respondent No.2 with respondent No.2 in person
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI
O R D E R
% 01.04.2024 CRL.M.A. 9763/2024 in CRL.M.C. 2556/2024 (exemption) 1.
Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.
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The application is disposed of.
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CRL.M.C. 2556/2024 and CRL.M.C. 681/2023 & CRL.M.A. 9786/2024 1.
The present petitions have been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.135/2022 registered under Sections 308/34 IPC at P.S. Safdarjung Enclave, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.
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As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitioners caused serious injuries to respondent No.2.
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Learned APP for the State submits that in the present cases the petitioners are the accused persons and respondent No.2 is the only complainant/victim. He has also handed over a status report and the same is taken on record.
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Learned counsels for the parties submits that the parties have entered into a settlement vide Compromise /Settlement Deeds dated 17.01.2023 and 05.03.2024. In terms of the settlement, respondent No.2 is now left with no claim whatsoever against the petitioners.
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The petitioners and respondent No.2, who are present in the Court, have been identified by their respective counsels as well as by the Investigating Officer.
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The petitioners have shown remorse for their conduct and they undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No.2 state that he has entered into the aforesaid Compromise/Settlement Deeds 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.
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today.
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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.25,000/- by each petitioner to be deposited with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (Account No. 18580110053263) 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.
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Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the Investigating Officer as well as in Court.
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With the above directions, the petitions are disposed of alongwith the pending application.
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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 petitioners is not filed within the stipulated time period.
MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J APRIL 1, 2024 na The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.