Sharad And ANR v. The State (Govt. Of NCT Of Delhi ) And Another
$~61 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 5119/2023 & CRL.M.As. 5119/2023, 19475/2023 SHARAD AND ANR ..... Petitioners Through:
Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Advocate with petitioners in person.
versus THE STATE (GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI ) AND ANOTHER ..... Respondents Through:
Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for State with WSI Nirma PS Kashmiri Gate, Delhi.
Respondent No.2 in person.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI
O R D E R
% 02.02.2024 1.
The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. on behalf of the petitioners seeking quashing of FIR No. 284/2020 registered under Sections 354/506/509/34 IPC at Police Station Kashmeri Gate, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes. 2.
As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the complainant alleged that on 12.10.2020, petitioners (her brothers-in-law) have abused her and her mother and started a scuffle with her.
3.
Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, 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 in the present case. It is further submitted that the charge-sheet has been filed. 4.
Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners and The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
respondent No. 2 are known to each other and present FIR was registered due to misunderstanding and with the intervention of family members and friends, parties have amicably settled their disputes vide Compromise Deed dated 17.03.2021, a copy of which has been placed on record as AnnexureP2. In terms of the said settlement, complainant is now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioners.
5.
The petitioners and the respondent No.2, who are present in Court, have been identified by their counsel as well as the I.O./ WSI Nirma PS Kashmeri Gate, Delhi who is present in the Court. 6.
The petitioners have shown remorse for their conduct and undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No. 2 also states that she has entered into the aforementioned compromise out of 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.
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.5,000/- each to be deposited by the petitioners with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority ('DSLSA') within a period of two weeks from today. The amount so deposited shall be utilized by the DSLSA 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.
The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
10.
A copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, DSLSA for intimation.
11.
With the above directions, the petition is disposed of alongwith miscellaneous application.
12.
In case the receipt of deposit of cost is not filed within two weeks, the Registry is directed to place the matter before the Court. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J FEBRUARY 2, 2024/rd The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.