Kulwant Singh v. State Govt. Of NCT Of Delhi And ANR.
$~81 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 7449/2023 KULWANT SINGH ..... Petitioner Through: Mr.Abhishek Kumar and Mr.Dharmender Kumar, Advocates with petitioner in person versus STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR. ..... Respondents Through: Mr.Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for State with SI Sandeep, HC Sashi Kumar
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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI
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The present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.603/2017 registered under Sections 279/337 IPC at P.S. Punjabi Bagh, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.
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As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, on 03.11.2017 at around 01:25 PM, while respondent No.2 was walking on the road, the petitioner turned his car towards the wrong side, whereby the wheel of the car climbed on respondent No.2's right leg causing injuries. 3.
Learned APP for the State submits that the petitioner is the only accused person and respondent No.2 is the only complainant/victim. 4.
Learned counsels for the petitioner submits that the parties have entered into a settlement on 04.03.2020 arrived at before the Delhi The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
Mediation Centre, Tiz Hazari Courts, Delhi. As per the terms of the settlement, it was agreed that a sum of Rs. 80,000/- would be paid as full and final settlement by the petitioner to respondent No. 2. It is further stated that the entire amount has already been paid. In terms of the settlement, respondent No. 2 is now left with no claim whatsoever against the petitioner. 5.
The petitioner, who is present in the Court, has been identified by his counsel and the Investigating Officer. Respondent No.2, who is also present in Court, is identified by the Investigating Officer. 6.
The petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and he undertakes not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No.2 states that he has entered into the aforesaid Settlement Agreement 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.
Learned counsels for the parties submit 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.10,000/- by the petitioner to be deposited 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.
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Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the Investigating Officer as well as in Court.
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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. 13.
The Registry shall list the matter before this Court in case receipt of costs to be paid by the petitioner is not filed within the stipulated time period.
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