Deepak Rathi v. State & ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ CRL.M.C. 487/2016 DEEPAK RATHI ..... Petitioner Through :

Mr.Mohit Singh, Advocate.

versus STATE & ANR ..... Respondents Through :

Ms.Meenakshi Dahiya, APP.

Mr.Sanjeev Manchanda, Advocate for the complainant along with complainant in person.

SI Satyender Gulia.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 05.02.2016 CRL.M.A.No.2059/2016 (Exemption) Exemption allowed subject to all just exceptions. The application stands disposed of.

CRL.M.C. 487/2016 & CRL.M.A.No.2060/2016 (Stay) 1.

Present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No.532/2014 under Sections 354D/34 IPC at PS Hazarat Nizamuddin. It is stated that the matter has been settled amicably with the complainant / respondent No.2 before the Mediation Centre, Saket Courts, New Delhi vide MOU cum settlement deed dated 01.10.2014.

CRL.M.C. 487/2016

2.

Complainant / respondent No.2 is present with her counsel and has been identified by the Investigating Officer. I have enquired from the complainant if she has settled the dispute with the petitioner amicably without any fear or pressure. She has informed that all the disputes between the parties have been resolved amicably with her free consent and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR in question. Pursuant to the settlement, a sum of `1.5 lacs has been given to the complainant by way of demand draft bearing No.413066 dated 03.02.2016 in the name of the complainant drawn on Punjab National Bank in the Court today.

3.

The petition is supported by affidavits of the parties. Copy of MOU cum settlement deed dated 01.10.2014 has been placed on record. Since the dispute between the parties has been settled, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings. In the interest of justice and to enable the parties to put an end to the litigation, FIR No.532/2014 under Sections 354D/34 IPC at PS Hazarat Nizamuddin and all the proceedings arising therefrom are quashed.

4.

The petitioner is directed to deposit `20,000/- as costs in the Prime Minister Relief Fund within two weeks. Registry shall ensure its compliance.

5.

The petition stands disposed of accordingly.

Pending application also stands disposed of.

FEBRUARY 05, 2016 / tr S.P.GARG, J CRL.M.C. 487/2016