Deepak & ANR. v. Thae State (Gnct Of Delhi) & ORS.

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..... Petitioners Through: Mr. R.S. Mishra and Mr.Anand Mishra, Advocates versus THAE STATE (GNCT OF DELHI) & ORS.

..... Respondents Through: Mr. Hitesh Vali, APP for State with SI Chandan, PS V.K. North with respondent Nos.2 to

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 05.01.2024 1.

The present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.162/2013 registered under Sections 323/354A/34 IPC at P.S. Vasant Kunj North, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the present case was registered on the complaint of respondent No.2/complainant. The present FIR relates to an incident which occurred on 16.05.2023 wherein a quarrel took place between the parties, who are neighbours, resulting in petitioner No.1 inflicting a beating upon respondent No.4 and 5. 3.

Learned APP for the State, submits that in the present case the petitioners are the only accused person and respondent Nos.2 to 5 are the only complainants/victims.

4.

Learned counsels for the parties submit that the parties have settled The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

the issue and the same has been recorded in affidavit of respondent Nos.2-5 filed alongwith the petition. Respondent No.2 to 5 are now left with no claim whatsoever against the present petitioners. 5.

The petitioners and respondent No.2, who are present in the Court, have been identified by their respective counsels and the Investigating Officer.

6.

The petitioners have shown remorse for their conducts and they undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent Nos.2 to 5 state that they have entered into the aforesaid settlement 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. 7.

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

8.

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 by each petitioner of costs of Rs.5,000/- to be paid to respondent No.2 and Rs.5,000/- to be deposited with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DLSA) within a period of two weeks from today. The amount so deposited shall be utilized by the DLSA for providing counselling/psychological support to POCSO victims requiring such assistance.

9.

Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the Investigating Officer as well as in Court.

10.

With the above directions, the petition is disposed of. 11.

Lat 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.

DLSA for information.

12.

The Registry shall list the matter before this Court in case receipt of costs to be paid by the petitioners is not filed within the stipulated time period.

MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J JANUARY 5, 2024 na The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.