Ranjeet Sahni v. The State Of NCT Delhi And Another & ANR.

$~60 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 6228/2023 RANJEET SAHNI ..... Petitioner Through:

Mr. Madhu Sudan Singh, Advocate with petitioner in person.

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

Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, APP for State with SI Narender Singh PS Ranhola and ASI Sunil.

Respondent No.2 in person.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

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The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.653/2014 registered under Section 324 IPC at Police Station Ranhola, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

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As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, on account of some disagreement, the petitioner abused and injured respondent No.2 with a sharp object.

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Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, 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. It is further submitted that the charge-sheet has been filed.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the parties have amicably settled through mediation on 11.10.2022. As per the terms of the The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

settlement, an amount of Rs.1,50,000/- was to be paid by the petitioner to respondent No.2. The same is being paid today through a demand draft bearing number 108343 drawn on HDFC Bank, Janakpuri, New Delhi. In terms of the settlement, respondent No.2 is now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioner.

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The petitioner, who is present in Court, has been identified by his counsel as well as the I.O./ ASI Sunil PS Ranhola. 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 and undertakes not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No. 2 also states that she has entered into the aforementioned settlement 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 subject to encashment of the demand draft.

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

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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/- 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.

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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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In case proof of deposit of cost is not placed on record within two weeks, the matter be placed before the Court. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J FEBRUARY 21, 2024/rd The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.