Rohan Kumar v. The State And Another
$~44 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 4414/2023 ROHAN KUMAR ..... Petitioner Through:
Mr. Akshaya Kaushik, Ms. Jyot Singh, Mr. Gaurav Gupta, Advocates along with petitioner in person.
versus THE STATE AND ANOTHER ..... Respondents Through:
Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for State with SI Sukhbir Singh PS Mandir Marg.
Respondent No.2 in person.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI
O R D E R
% 22.03.2024 1.
The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.199/2022 registered under Sections 279/338 IPC and Section 146/196 and 3/181 M.V. Act at Police Station Mandir Marg, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.
2.
As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitioners was driving his car dangerously, resulting in collusion with the auto in which respondent No.2 was travelling and the latter suffered injuries. 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 only complainant/victim in the present case.
4.
Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the, parties have The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
amicably settled their disputes before Delhi Mediation Centre, Patiala House Court New Delhi on 24.03.2023. 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 Sukhbir Singh PS Mandir Marg.. Respondent No. 2, who is also present in Court, has been identified by the I.O. 6.
The petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct. Respondent No. 2 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.20,000/- to be deposited by the petitioner with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority 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.
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Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the I.O. as well 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.
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12.
In case proof of deposit of cost is not filed within two weeks, the matter be placed before the Court.
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