Yash Arora & ORS. v. The State NCT Of Delhi & ANR.

$~53 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 4987/2023 YASH ARORA & ORS.

..... Petitioners Through:

Mr.S.K.

Kashyap, Mr.Aakash Tripathi and Mr.Amit Mishra, Advocates with petitioners in person.

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

Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, APP for State with SI Bunty Drall PS KN Katju Marg, , New Delhi.

Respondent No.2 in person.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 13.03.2024 1.

The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.621/2022 registered under Sections 308/506/34 IPC at Police Station K.N. Katju Marg, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitioners intimidated and caused injuries to respondent No.2 using danda. 3.

Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent No.2 is the only complainant/victim.

4.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the parties have amicably settled their disputes vide Memorandum of Understanding/Settlement Deed dated 14.06.2023. In terms of the said The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

settlement, complainant is now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioners.

5.

The petitioners, who are present in Court, have been identified by their counsel as well as the I.O./ SI Bunty Drall PS KN Katju Marg, New Delhi. Respondent No. 2, who is also present in Court, has been identified by the I.O.

6.

The petitioners have shown remorse for their conduct and undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No. 2 also states that he has entered into the aforementioned MoU/Settlement Deed 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.10,000/- to be deposited by each of the petitioners 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.

9.

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. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

11.

With the above directions, the petition is disposed of alongwith miscellaneous application.

12.

In case receipt of cost is not filed within two weeks, the matter be placed before the Court.

MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J MARCH 13, 2024/rd The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.