Amardeep v. The State And ANR

$~51 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 6282/2023 AMARDEEP ..... Petitioner Through:

Mr. Dinesh Prasad, Advocate with petitioner in person.

Versus

THE STATE AND ANR ..... Respondents Through:

Mr. Laksh Khanna, APP for State with SI Naresh Kr. Sharma, P.S.

Shahdara.

Respondent No.2 in person.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 09.04.2024 1.

The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No. 423/2014 registered under Sections 308/506 IPC at P.S. Shahdara, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitioner inflicted injuries on respondent No.2.

3.

Mr. Khanna, learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that the petitioner is the only accused person and respondent No.2 is the complainant/victim in the present case. He submits that charge-sheet has been filed under the aforesaid sections. He further submits that the injuries caused to the respondent No.2/complainant have been opined to be simple. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

4.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the parties have amicably settled their disputes vide Compromise Deed dated 28.08.2023. In terms of the settlement, the complainant is now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioner.

5.

The petitioner, who is present in Court, has been identified by his counsel as well as the I.O./ SI Naresh Kr. Sharma, P.S. Shahdara. Respondent No.2, who is also present in Court, has been identified by the I.O.

6.

Petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and undertakes not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No. 2 states that he has entered into the settlement with the petitioner out of his own free will, volition and without any coercion. He further states that he has no objection if the present FIR and the 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 with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (A/c No. 18580110053263, UCO Bank, Branch: Rouse Avenue, IFSC: UCBA0003364) within a period of four weeks from today. The amount so deposited shall be utilized by the DSLSA 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 failing which, the Registry shall list the matter in the 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, Delhi State Legal Services Authority for intimation. 11.

With the above directions, the petition is disposed of. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J APRIL 9, 2024/ga The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.