Manoj Kumar And ORS v. The State Gnct Of Delhi And Ans

$~81 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 8178/2023 MANOJ KUMAR AND ORS ..... Petitioners Through: Mr.Durgesh Pal, Advocate versus THE STATE GNCT OF DELHI AND ORS.

..... Respondents Through: Mr.Hitesh Vali, APP for State with SI Rekha Chauhan Mr.Anish Kumar, Advocate for respondent No.2 with respondent No.2 in person

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 10.01.2024 1.

The present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.564/2018 registered under Sections 323/354/354-B/34 IPC at P.S. New Ashok Nagar, 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 present case was registered on the complaint of respondent No. 2/complainant. The present FIR relates to an incident which occurred on 31.10.2018 where the petitioners entered the house of the complainant and misbehaved with her following which they hit her with a danda.

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Learned APP for the State submits that in the present case, the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent Nos.2 and 3 are the only complainants/victims.

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Learned counsels for the parties submit that the parties have entered The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

into a settlement vide Compromise Deed dated 18.09.2023 in Delhi Mediation Centre, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi and in terms of the settlement, respondent Nos.2 and 3 are now left with no claim whatsoever against the present petitioners.

5.

The petitioners and respondent Nos.2 & 3, who are present in the Court, have been identified by their respective counsels and 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 and 3 state that they have entered into the aforesaid Compromise Deed 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.

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Learned counsel for the petitioners submits 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 costs of Rs.10,000/- by each petitioner to be deposited with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) within a period of two 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 petitioners is not filed within the stipulated time period.

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