Dr Varun Singh v. State Of NCT & ANR.

$~57 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 6921/2023 DR VARUN SINGH ..... Petitioner Through:

Mr.

Asheesh Raizada and Mr.

Ramneek Mishra, Advocates with petitioner in person through V.C.

versus STATE OF NCT & ANR.

..... Respondents Through:

Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for State with SI Murari Lal, P.S. I.P. Estate.

Respondent No.2 in person through V.C.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 10.04.2024 1.

The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. on behalf of the petitioner seeking quashing of FIR No. 90/2017 registered under Sections 279/337/338 IPC and Sections 146/190(2)/196 of M.V. Act and Section 115 of CMVR at P.S. I.P. Estate, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes. 2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, on 09.04.2017 the complainant received injuries at the behest of the petitioner who was driving his vehicle in a rash and negligent manner.

3.

Mr. Jha, 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 further submits that chargesheet has been filed.

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4.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner and respondent No. 2 are known to each other being in the same profession and present FIR was registered due to some misunderstanding and with the intervention of family members and friends, parties have amicably settled their disputes out of Court which finds mentioned in the order dated 23.03.2023 passed by learned Trial Court, a copy of which has been placed on record. In terms of the settlement, the respondent no. 2 is left with no claim against the petitioner.

5.

Petitioner has joined the proceedings through V.C. and has been identified by his counsel as well as the I.O./SI Murari Lal, P.S. I.P. Estate. Petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and undertakes not to repeat the same in future.

6.

Respondent No. 2 has also joined the proceedings through V.C. and has been identified by the I.O. She states that she has settled the disputes with the petitioner 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.

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

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. 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 10, 2024 ga The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.