Nasir Khan v. State Govt Of NCT Of Delhi And ANR
$~17 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 8415/2023 NASIR KHAN ..... Petitioner Through: Mr.M.A. Hussain and Mr.Ajay Kumar, Advocates versus STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR ..... Respondents Through: Mr.Sanjeev Sabharwal, APP for State with SI Ram Niwas Respondent No.2 in person
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI
O R D E R
% 13.02.2024 1.
The present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.68/2013 registered under Sections 384/501B IPC at P.S. Chandani Mahal, 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 petitioner published certain defamatory material against respondent No.2 and further demanded money.
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Learned APP for the State submits that in the present case the petitioner is the only accused person and respondent No. 2 is the only complainant/victim.
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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the parties, have entered into a settlement vide Memorandum of Understanding dated The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
11.08.2023. In terms of the settlement, respondent No.2/complainant is now left with no claim whatsoever against the present petitioner. 5.
The petitioner, who is present in the Court, has been identified by his counsel as well as by the Investigating Officer. Respondent No.2, who is also present in the Court, has also been identified by the Investigating Officer.
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The petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and he undertakes not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No.2 states that he has entered into the aforesaid Memorandum of Understanding out of his own free will, volition and without any coercion. He further states that he 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.5,000/- to be deposited 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 and payment shall be filed with the Investigating Officer as well as in Court. 11.
With the above directions, the petition is disposed of. 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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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 petitioner is not filed within the stipulated time period.
MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J FEBRUARY 13, 2024 na The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.