Mrs Sarika Sinha & ANR. v. Govt Of NCT Delhi & ANR.

$~42 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 6739/2023 MRS SARIKA SINHA & ANR.

..... Petitioners Through:

Ms. Urfee Haider and Mr. Naveen Chandra, Advocates.

versus GOVT OF NCT DELHI & ANR.

..... Respondents Through:

Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for State with IO/SI Deepak, P.S. Burari.

Respondent No.2 in person.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 15.02.2024 1.

The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. on behalf of the petitioner seeking quashing of FIR No.346/2022 registered under Sections 323/341/384/506/34 IPC at P.S. Burari, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes. 2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitioners tried to extort money from the complainant and even threatened him of dire consequences.

3.

Mr. Jha, learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that the petitioners are the only accused and respondent No.2 is the complainant/victim in the present case.

4.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners and respondent No. 2 have amicably settled their disputes vide Mutual The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

Compromise Deed dated 01.09.2023, a copy of which has been placed on record. In terms of the said settlement, complainant is now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioners.

5.

The petitioners, who are present in Court, have been identified by the counsel as well as the I.O./SI Deepak, P.S. Burari. Respondent No. 2 is also present in Court and 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 he has settled the disputes with the petitioners out of his own free will, volition and without any coercion. He further states that he has no objection if the present FIR and 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 cost of Rs.10,000/- with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority within a period of two 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 put the matter before the Court. 10.

A copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, DSLSA for intimation.

11.

With the above directions, the petition is disposed of. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J FEBRUARY 15, 2024 ga The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.