Mohd. Khalid v. State Of NCT Of Delhi & ORS.

$~59 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 7552/2023 MOHD. KHALID ..... Petitioner Through:

Ms. Richa Sharma, Advocate with petitioner in person.

versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.

..... Respondents Through:

Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, APP for State with SI Ramakant, P.S. Chandni Chowk.

Mr. Vaishali Goel, Advocate for respondent Nos. 2 and 3 with respondent No. 2 in person (through V.C.) and respondent No. 3 in person.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 01.05.2024 1.

The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. on behalf of the petitioner seeking quashing of FIR No. 347/06 registered under Sections 326/34 IPC and Sections 25/54/59 of the Arms Act at P.S. Chandni Chowk, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the complainant was attacked by the petitioner with a sharp object as a result of which injurieds were sustained.

3.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the charge-sheet was filed against two accused persons namely Mohd. Khalid/petitioner and Noor The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

Ali. He, on instructions from the IO, submits that accused Noor Ali has since expired and the proceedings against him stands abated. 4.

Mr. Sabharwal, learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that the petitioner is now the only accused and respondent Nos.2 and 3 are the complainants/victims in the present case. 5.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner and respondent No. 2 have amicably settled their disputes vide Settlement Deed dated 18.05.2023, a copy of which has been placed on record. 6.

Petitioner and respondent Nos.2 and 3, who are present in Court, have been identified by their counsel as well as the I.O./SI Ramakant, P.S. Chandni Chowk, Delhi. Petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and undertakes not to repeat the same in future.

7.

Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 state that they have entered into the settlement with the petitioner 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.

8.

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

9.

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.25,000/- 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 eight weeks from today. The amount so deposited shall be utilized by the DSLSA for providing counselling/psychological support to POCSO victims The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

requiring such assistance.

10.

Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the I.O. as well as in Court failing which, the I.O. shall be at liberty to move appropriate application.

11.

A copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority for intimation. 12.

With the above directions, the petition is disposed of. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J MAY 1, 2024 ga The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.