Akash v. State NCT Of Delhi And ANR.

$~17 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 9082/2023 AKASH ..... Petitioner Through:

Mr. Harshad Gupta, Advocate with petitioner in person.

versus STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR.

..... Respondents Through:

Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for State with SI Vikram, P.S. Paharganj.

Mr.

Vineet Jain, Advocate for respondent No.2 with respondent No.2 in person.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 14.02.2024 1.

The present petition has been filed by the petitioner under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of the FIR No.841/2023 registered under Section 324 IPC at P.S. Paharganj, Delhi on the basis of compromise. 2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, on 13.11.2023, the petitioner abused and gave beatings to the complainant as a result of which he sustained injuries.

3.

Mr. Jha, learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that petitioner is the only accused person and respondent No.2 is the complainant/victim in the present case.

4.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner and respondent No. 2, being known to each other, have amicably settled their disputes vide Settlement/No Objection Deed dated 24.11.2023, a copy of The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

which has been placed on record. In terms of the said settlement, complainant is now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioner. 5.

The petitioner and respondent No.2, who are present in Court, have been identified by their respective counsel as well as the I.O. SI Vikram, P.S. Paharganj.

6.

It is submitted that cross FIR No.840/2023 registered under Sections 308/34 IPC at P.S. Paharganj on the complaint of petitioner against respondent No.2 has also been quashed by this Court vide today's order passed in CRL.M.C. 9070/2023.

7.

The petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and undertakes not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No. 2 also states that he has settled the disputes with the petitioner 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.

8.

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

9.

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 cost of Rs.10,000/- 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 DSLSA for providing counselling/psychological support to POCSO victims requiring such assistance.

10.

Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the I.O. as well as in Court.

The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

11.

A copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, DSLSA for intimation.

12.

In case the receipt of deposit of cost is not filed within two weeks, the matter be placed before the Court.

13.

With the above directions, the petition is disposed of. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J FEBRUARY 14, 2024 ga The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.