Preet Singh v. The State(Govt. Of NCT Delhi) & ORS.
$~13 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 6224/2024 and CRL.M.A. 23773/2024 PREET SINGH .....Petitioner Through: Ms.Preet Yadav, Advocate with petitioner in person versus THE STATE(GOVT. OF NCT DELHI) & ORS.
.....Respondents Through: Mr. Shoaib Haider, APP for State with SI Gita Mr.J.K. Verma and Mr.Sarat Behera, Advocates for complainant/respondent Nos.2 and 3 with respondent Nos.2 and 3 in person
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI
O R D E R
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The present petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR No.324/2018 registered under Sections 323/451/354/354B/509/506 IPC at P.S. Mehrauli, 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 abused and gave beatings to respondent Nos. 2 and 3, causing them physical and mental distress.
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Learned APP for the State submits that in the present case, the petitioner is the only accused and respondent Nos.2 & 3 are the complainants/victims. He further submits that the complainants are only partly examined. He also submits that even though the parties have entered into a compromise, considering the serious nature of the The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
averments/allegations against the petitioner and since the State machinery has already been put in motion, the petitioner be saddled with some costs. 4.
Learned counsels for the parties submit that the present case came to be registered due to a misunderstanding between the parties and that with the intervention of friends and family members, they have amicably settled their disputes vide Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated 04.04.2024. In terms of the said settlement, respondent Nos.2 & 3 are now left with no claims or grievances whatsoever against the petitioner. 5.
The petitioner and respondent Nos.2 & 3, who are present in Court, have been identified by their respective counsels as well as by the concerned 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 Nos.2 & 3 state that they have entered into the aforesaid Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 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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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.10,000/- 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 The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
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. 10.
With the above directions, the petition is disposed of alongwith the pending application.
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Let a copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority for information. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J NOVEMBER 25, 2024 na The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.