Shahnawaz Alam v. State Govt. Of NCT Of Delih And ANR.
$~19 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 8368/2023 SHAHNAWAZ ALAM ..... Petitioner Through:
Mr. Raj Kumar and Mr. Nasir Ali, Advocates with petitioner in person.
versus STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELIH AND ANR.
..... Respondents Through:
Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for State with SI Neeraj Chahal PS Seelampur, Delhi.
Mr. Manoj 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
% 16.04.2024 1.
The present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. on behalf of the petitioner seeking quashing of FIR No. 530/2018 registered under Section 406 IPC at P.S. Seelampur, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes. 2.
The allegations in the present FIR pertain to criminal breach of trust with respect to some money lent by the complainant to the petitioner. 3.
Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that the petitioner is the only accused and respondent No.2 is the complainant/victim in the present case. It is further submitted that the charge-sheet has been filed.
4.
Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the present FIR was The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
registered due to misunderstanding and with the intervention of family members and friends, parties have amicably settled their disputes vide Compromise Deed dated 03.11.2023, a copy of which has been placed on record. In terms of the said settlement, complainant is now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioners.
5.
The petitioner and respondent No.2, who are present in Court, have been identified by their counsel as well as the I.O./ SI Neeraj Chahal PS Seelampur, Delhi.
6.
The petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and undertakes not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No. 2 also states that she has entered into the aforementioned MOU out of her own free will, volition and without any coercion. He further states that she has no objection if the present FIR and consequent proceedings are quashed. 7.
The parties shall remain bound by the statements made in Court today.
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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.5,000/- to be deposited by the petitioner with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority 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 I.O. failing which the IO shall be at liberty to move appropriate application. 10.
A copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
Delhi State Legal Services Authority for intimation. 11.
With the above directions, the petition is disposed of. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J APRIL 16, 2024/rd The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.