Anshul Singh v. State NCT Of Delhi & ANR.

$~85 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 9315/2023 ANSHUL SINGH ..... Petitioner Through: Mr.Sunil Kumar, Mr.Prashant Rana and Mr.Shubham Thakur, Advocates with petitioner in person versus STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR.

..... Respondents Through: Mr.Aashneet Singh, APP for State with SI Ravi Dhaka Respondent No.2 in person

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 06.03.2024 1.

The present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No.28/2022 registered under Sections 356/379 IPC at P.S. Nand Nagri, 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, while traveling on his bike, snatched the mobile phone of respondent No.2. 3.

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.

06.12.2023 and in terms of the settlement, respondent No.2 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 been identified by the Investigating Officer. 6.

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 counsel for the petitioner submits 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.25,000/- to be deposited with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority within a period of four 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. 12.

Let 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.

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 MARCH 6, 2024 na The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.