Anuj Sharma v. State Of NCT Of Delhi & ANR.

$~79 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 2781/2024 ANUJ SHARMA ..... Petitioner Through:

Mr. N.K. Mishra, Advocate through VC.

Petitioner in person.

versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ANR ..... Respondents Through:

Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for State with SI Naveen Kumar PS Mehrauli, Delhi.

Respondent No.2 in person.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 08.04.2024 1.

The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. on behalf of the petitioner seeking quashing of FIR No. 1567/2015 registered under Sections 279/338 IPC at Police Station Mehrauli, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes. 2.

The allegations in the FIR pertain to rash and negligent driving by the petitioner as a result of which the complainant received injury. 3.

Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that the petitioner is the only accused and respondent No.2 is the complainant/victim in the present case. It is further submitted that the charge-sheet has been filed in the present case and charges have been framed.

4.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that parties have amicably settled their disputes before the Mediation Centre, Saket Courts, New Delhi The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

on 29.08.2023, a copy of which has been placed on record. In terms of the said settlement, complainant is now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioner.

5.

The petitioner, who is present in Court, has been identified by his counsel as well as the I.O./ SI Naveen Kumar PS Mehrauli, Delhi who is present in the Court. Respondent No. 2 is also present in Court and has been identified by the I.O.

6.

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

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.25,000/- to be deposited by the petitioner with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority(Account No.18580110053263, UCO Bank, Branch Rouse Avenue, IFSC:

UCBA0003364) 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 POCSO victims requiring such assistance.

9.

Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the I.O. 10.

A copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

Delhi State Legal Services Authority for intimation. 11.

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

In case receipt of cost is not filed within two weeks, the I.O. shall be at liberty to move appropriate application.

MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J APRIL 8, 2024/rd The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.