Nazim Ali And ORS. v. State Of Delhi And ORS.

$~70 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 7528/2023 NAZIM ALI AND ORS.

..... Petitioners Through: Ms. Karuna Nidhi, Advocate with petitioners in person versus STATE OF DELHI AND ORS.

..... Respondents Through: Mr.Ashneet Singh, APP for State with SI Abhishek and respondent Nos.2 to 4 in peron

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 24.01.2024 1.

The present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.996/2015 registered under Sections 308/34 IPC at P.S. Khajuri Khas, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, on 11.09.2015 at around 11:30 AM, due to a minor issue, the petitioners started abusing and even beat respondent Nos.2 to 4.

3.

Learned APP for the State submits that in the present case the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent Nos.2 to 4 are the only complainants/victims.

4.

Learned counsels for the parties submit that the parties, have entered into a settlement vide Memorandum of Understanding dated 05.10.2023 and The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

in terms of the settlement, respondent Nos.2 to 4 are now left with no claim whatsoever against the present petitioners.

5.

The petitioners, who are present in the Court, have been identified by their counsel and the Investigating Officer. Respondent Nos.2 to 4, who are also present in Court, are identified by the Investigating Officer. 6.

The petitioners have shown remorse for their conducts and they undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent Nos.2 to 4 state that they have entered into the aforesaid Settlement Agreement 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.

7.

Learned counsels for the parties submit that no other proceedings are pending between the parties.

8.

The parties shall remain bound by the statements made in Court today.

9.

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 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.

10.

Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the Investigating Officer as well as in Court.

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11.

With the above directions, the petition is disposed of alongwith the pending application.

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 petitioners is not filed within the stipulated time period.

MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J JANUARY 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.