Shakeel Khan And ANR v. The State (NCT Of Delhi) And ANR

$~71 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 8106/2023 SHAKEEL KHAN AND ANR ..... Petitioners Through: Mr.Sunil Kumarm, Advocate versus THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI) AND ANR ..... Respondents Through: Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for State with SI Krantiveer Singh Ms.Rakhi Dubey, Advocate for respondent No.2 with respondent No.2 through V.C.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

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The present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.835/2014 registered under Sections 354A/506/509/34 IPC at P.S. Madhu Vihar, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

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As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitioners intimidated and misbehaved with respondent No.2.

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Learned APP for the State submits that in the present case the petitioners are the accused persons and respondent No.2 is the only complainant/victim.

4.

Learned counsels for the parties submit that the parties have settled their dispute vide Memorandum of Understanding dated 27.09.2023 and in terms of the settlement, respondent No.2 is now left with no claim whatsoever against the present petitioners.

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The petitioners, who are present in the Court and respondent No.2, The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

who have joined the proceedings through V.C., have been identified by their respective counsels as well as by the Investigating Officer. 6.

The petitioners have shown remorse for their conduct and they undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No.2 states that she has entered into the aforesaid Memorandum of Understanding 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.

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.25,000/- 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. The proceedings against the other accused shall remain continued.

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Proof evidencing receipt of deposit and payment shall be filed with the Investigating Officer as well as in Court. 11.

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

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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 MARCH 20, 2024 na The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.