Vivek Raj & ORS. v. The State ( Govt. Of NCT Of Delhi) & ANR.

$~78 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 3704/2024 VIVEK RAJ & ORS.

..... Petitioners Through: Mr.Rakesh Tiwari, Advocate with petitioners in person versus THE STATE ( GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI) & ANR.

..... Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, APP for State with SI Ranjana and SI Pratap Respondent No.2 in person

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 08.05.2024 CRL.M.A. 14205/2024 (exemption) 1.

Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

2.

The application is disposed of.

CRL.M.C. 3704/2024 1.

By way of present petition filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C., the petitioners seek quashing of FIR No.305/2021 registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at P.S. Mohan Garden, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

2.

The present FIR is an outcome of a matrimonial dispute between the complainant/respondent No. 2 (wife) and petitioner No.1 (husband) whereas petitioner Nos.2 to 4 are the in-laws of the complainant. 3.

Learned APP for the State submits that the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent No. 2 is the complainant/victim. 4.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the parties have settled their dispute on 21.09.2023 before the Mediation Centre, Dwarka Courts, Delhi. It is stated that petitioner No.1 and respondent No.2 have already been granted divorce by mutual consent vide divorce decree dated 15.01.2024 passed by learned Additional Principal Judge, Family Court, Dwarka Courts, Delhi in HMA No.134/2024. It is further submitted that out of the settlement amount, the balance amount of Rs.70,000/- is being paid today through cash. In terms of the settlement, respondent No. 2 is now left with no claim whatsoever against the petitioners. 5.

The petitioners, who are present in the Court, have been identified by their counsel and the Investigating Officer. Respondent No.2, who is present in the Court, has been identified by the Investigating Officer. 6.

Respondent No.2 states that she has entered into the aforesaid settlement with her own free will, volition and without any coercion. She further states that she has no objection if the present FIR and consequent proceedings are quashed.

7.

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

8.

The parties shall remain bound by the statements made in Court today.

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9.

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.

10.

The petition is disposed of in the above terms. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J MAY 8, 2024 na The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.