Sahil Khan And ORS v. The State And ANR

$~48 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 6693/2023 SAHIL KHAN AND ORS ..... Petitioners Through:

Mr. Anuj Soni and Mr. K.B. Khan, Advocates alongwith petitioners in person.

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

Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, APP for the State with IO/ASI Vijay Pal Singh, P.S. Sadar Bazar.

Complainant/R-2 in person.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 16.02.2024 1.

The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.1017/2023, registered under Sections 323/452/354B/506/34 IPC at Police Station Sadar Bazar, Delhi, on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes. 2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitioners abused and beat respondent No.2.

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 in the present case. 4.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the parties have amicably settled their disputes vide MoU dated 28.08.2023. In terms of the said settlement, respondent No.2 is now left with no claim or grievance The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

against the petitioners.

5.

The petitioners, who are present in Court, have been identified by their counsel as well as the I.O./ ASI Vijay Pal Singh, P.S.Sadar Bazar, 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 she has entered into the aforementioned Compromise Deed 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.

Learned counsel for the petitioners further states that no other proceedings are pending between the parties.

8.

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

9.

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 four 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.

10.

Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the I.O. as well as in Court.

11.

A copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

Delhi State Legal Services Authority for intimation. 12.

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

13.

The Registry shall list the matter before this Court in case receipt of costs to be paid by the petitioners is not filed within the stipulated time period.

MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J FEBRUARY 16, 2024/kct The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.