Abid Salmani & ORS v. The State (Govt Of NCT Of Delhi) And ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ W.P.(CRL) 449/2018 ABID SALMANI & ORS ..... Petitioners Through :

Mr.Yogesh Bhardwaj, Advocate.

versus THE STATE (GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI) AND ANR ..... Respondents Through :

Mr.Ashish Aggarwal, ASC with Mr.Piyush Singhal, Advocate.

Complainant present in person.

ASI Bhupender, PS Khajuri Khas.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 13.02.2018 Crl.M.A.No.2679/2018 (Exemption) 1.

Exemption allowed subject to all just exceptions. 2.

The application stands disposed of.

W.P.(CRL) 449/2018 (1) Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioners for quashing of FIR No.416/2016 under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station Khajuri Khas. It is stated that the matter has been settled with the complainant/victim amicably before Delhi Mediation Centre, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi. (2) Respondent No.2-complainant is present before the court and is identified Investigating Officer. I have enquired from the complainant W.P.(CRL) 449/2018

whether the matter has been settled with the petitioners amicably without fear and pressure. She has informed that the matter has been settled without any fear or pressure and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR. Pursuant to the settlement a sum of `1,00,000/- (in cash) has been handed over to the complainant today in the court. Statement of the complainant has been recorded separately to this effect. Divorce between the parties has taken place. (3) The petition is supported by the affidavits of the parties. Settlement/Compromise deed dated 18.05.2017 signed by the parties before Mediation Centre, Karkardooma courts is on record. (4) Since the complainant/Respondent No.2 has voluntarily settled the dispute with the petitioners, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings.

In the interest of justice and to put an end to the litigation and to enable the parties to settle in life after divorce, FIR No.416/2016 under Sections 498-A/406/34 IPC and Section 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act registered at Police Station Khajuri Khas and all the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

(5) The petition is disposed of accordingly.

S.P.GARG, J.

FEBRUARY 13, 2018/sa W.P.(CRL) 449/2018