Nikhil Gautam & ORS v. The State & ORS

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ W.P.(CRL) 465/2018 NIKHIL GAUTAM & ORS ..... Petitioners Through :

Mr.Parmod Kumar, Advocate.

versus THE STATE & ANR.

..... Respondents Through :

Ms.Purnima Malik, proxy counsel for R1.

Mr.Lokesh Kumar, Advocate for the complainant along with complainant in person.

SI Mohd.Faizan Ghani, PS Pandav Nagar.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 19.04.2018 1.

Present writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India read with Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No.280/2016 registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Pandav Nagar. It is stated that the matter has been settled amicably with the complainant / respondent No.2 before the Delhi Mediation Centre, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi vide settlement agreement dated 14.12.2016.

2.

Complainant / respondent No.2 is present with counsel and has been identified by the Investigating Officer. I have enquired from the complainant if she has settled the dispute with the petitioners amicably without any fear or pressure. She has informed that all the

disputes between the parties have been resolved amicably with her free consent and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR in question. Divorce by mutual consent has already been taken place. Pursuant to the settlement, all the payments have been received by the complainant out of the Court.

3.

The petition is supported by affidavits of the parties. Copy of settlement agreement dated 14.12.2016 has been placed on record. Since the dispute between the parties has been settled, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings. In the interest of justice and to enable the parties to settle in life after divorce, FIR No.280/2016 registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Pandav Nagar and all the proceedings arising therefrom are quashed.

4.

The petition stands disposed of accordingly.

S.P.GARG, J APRIL 19, 2018 / tr