Maninder Singh @ Manny And Others v. The State And ORS

$~58 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 6791/2023 MANINDER SINGH @ MANNY AND OTHERS ..... Petitioners Through: Mr.M.L. Yadav, and Mr.Amit Kumar, Advocates with petitioners in person versus THE STATE AND ORS ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, APP for State with SI Braham P.

Respondent Nos.2 and 3 in person

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 24.04.2024 1.

The present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.526/2012 registered under Sections 308/354/341/34 IPC at P.S. Sultanpuri, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

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As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitionersmisbehaved with respondent No.2 and also beat respondent No.3 with sticks and rods. 3.

Learned APP for the State submits that in the present case the petitioners are the onlyaccused persons and respondent Nos.2 to 3 are the onlycomplainants/victims. He further submits that the chargesheet in the present case has been filed under the aforesaid sections. 4.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the partieshave entered into a settlement vide Compromise Deed/M.O.U. dated 04.08.2023 The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

and in terms of the settlement, respondent Nos.2 to 3 are now left with no claim or grievance whatsoever against the petitioners. 5.

The petitioners, who are present in the Court, have been identified by their counsel as well as by the Investigating Officer. Respondent Nos.2 to 3, who are also present in the Court, have been identified by the Investigating Officer.

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The petitioners have shown remorse for their conduct and they undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent Nos.2 to 3 state that they have entered into the aforesaid Compromise Deed/M.O.U. out of their own free will, volition and without any coercion. They further state that they have no objection if the present FIR and consequent proceedings are quashed.

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Learned counselfor the petitioners submits that no other proceedings are pending between the parties.

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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 since no useful purpose will be served in continuance of the present criminal 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/- by each petitioner to be deposited with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (A/c No.: 18580110053263, Bank: UCO BANK, Branch: Rouse Avenue, IFSC: UCBA0003364) 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.

The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

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Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the I.O. In case the receipt of cost is not filed within the stipulated time, the I.O. shall be at liberty to move an appropriate application.

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With the above directions, the petition is disposed of. 12.

Let a copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority for information. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J APRIL 24, 2024 na The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.