Sandeep Kumar v. State Govt Of NCT Of Delhi & ORS.

$~50 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 5900/2024 and CRL.M.A. 22577/2024 SANDEEP KUMAR .....Petitioner Through: Ms.Anindita Mitra, Advocate with petitioner in person versus STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS.

.....Respondents Through: Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, APP for State with SI Omkar Respondent Nos.2 and 3 in person

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 01.08.2024 1.

The present petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR No.478/2022 registered under Sections 279 and 337 IPC at P.S. Badarpur, New Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the respondents got injured in an accident caused by petitioner's car.

3.

Learned APP for the State submits that in the present case the petitioner is the only accused person and respondent Nos.2 & 3 are the complainants/victims. He further submits that later on Section 338 IPC was added and the investigation is still pending. 4.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the parties have entered into a settlement vide Settlement Agreement /Consent Terms dated The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

21.05.2024 and in terms of the settlement, respondent Nos.2 & 3 are now left with no claim or grievance whatsoever against the petitioner. 5.

The petitioner, who is present in the Court, has been identified by his counsel as well as by the Investigating Officer. Respondent Nos.2 & 3, who are present in the Court, have been identified by the Investigating Officer. 6.

The petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and he undertakes not to repeat the same in future. Respondent Nos.2 and 3 state that they have entered into the aforesaid Settlement Agreement /Consent Terms 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 counsel for the petitioner submits 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.25,000/- by the petitioner to be deposited with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (A/c No.: 18580110053263, Bank: UCO BANK, Branch: Rouse Avenue, IFSC: UCBA0003364) 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.

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Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the I.O. In case the receipt of payment of cost is not filed within the stipulated time, the I.O. shall be at liberty to move an appropriate application. 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. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J AUGUST 1, 2024 na The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.