Sunita Devi v. State Of NCT Of Delhi Through Commissioner Of Police, & ANR.

$~64 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 8741/2023 SUNITA DEVI ..... Petitioner Through:

Dr. Virendra Kumar, Advocate.

versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI THROUGH COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, & ANR.

..... Respondents Through:

Mr. Aashneet Singh, APP for State alongwith SI Sonu Kumar P.S.

Seemapuri.

Mr. Udit Malik, ASC, GNCTD with Dr. Rajpal Singh, DDE, Zone-6

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 24.05.2024 1.

The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. on behalf of the petitioner seeking quashing of FIR No. 530/2014 registered under Sections 284/337 IPC at P.S. Seemapuri, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes. 2.

As per the allegations in the present FIR, the victims suffered burn injuries as a result of washing hands with acid at a government school. 3.

Learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent No.2 is the complainant. It is further submitted that the trial is at the stage of prosecution evidence. 4.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that present FIR was registered due to misunderstanding and that the parties have amicably settled The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

their disputes vide Compromise Deed dated 04.11.2023, 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, who is present in Court, has been identified by her counsel as well as the I.O, SI Sonu Kumar, P.S Seemapuri, Delhi who is present in the Court. Respondent No. 2 is represented by his learned counsel and is also identified by the IO.

6.

The petitioner has shown remorse for her conduct and undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No. 2 also states that he has entered into the aforementioned compromise deed 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.

The parties shall remain bound by the statements made in Court today.

8.

It is noted that initial compensation of Rs 1 lac was paid to each of the three victims by the department of education. Considering that in the present case, the burn injuries suffered by the victims is about 10% it is directed that the Department of Education shall further pay each of the three victims namely Soni, Alina and Tabassum, with additional compensation of Rs.2,00,000/- within a period of two weeks from today. 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. 9.

Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the I.O. 10.

A copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority for intimation. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

11.

With the above directions, the petition is disposed of alongwith miscellaneous application.

12.

In case the proof of cost is not filed within two weeks, the IO shall be at liberty to move an appropriate application in this regard. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J MAY 24, 2024/ssc The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.