Ravinder Singh v. The State NCT Of Delhi And ANR.

$~20 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 9331/2023, CRL.M.A. 34887/2023 RAVINDER SINGH ..... Petitioner Through:

Petitioner through V.C.

versus THE STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR.

..... Respondents Through:

Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, APP for State with SI Dharamveer, PL.S. Chhawla.

Ms. Dipika, Advocate for respondent Nos.2 to 4 alongwith respondent Nos.

3 to 4 present in person

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 28.03.2024 1.

The present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No. 338/2016 registered under Sections 324/354 IPC at P.S. Chhawla, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitioner misbehaved with respondent No.2 and also beat respondent No.2 as well as her brother and father.

3.

On 16.02.2024, respondent No.2 had appeared and stated that she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR. She was further exempted from appearance. The matter was adjourned as the other victims/injured persons i.e. respondent No.2's father namely Ratan Singh and her brother namely Ravinder Kumar were not impleaded. Today, Mr. Ratan Singh and Mr. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

Ravinder Kumar are present in Court who have been impleaded as respondent Nos. 3 and 4 respectively.

4.

Mr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, learned APP for the State, submits that in the present case the petitioner is the only accused person and respondent Nos. 2 to 4 are the complainants/victims.

5.

It is submitted that the petitioner and respondent No.2 have settled their dispute vide Compromise Deed dated 10.08.2023. Further, respondent Nos.3 and 4, who are present in Court, state that they have also settled their dispute with the petitioner. In view thereof, respondent Nos. 2 to 4 are now left with no claim whatsoever against the petitioner. 6.

The petitioner, who has joined the V.C. proceedings, has been identified by the I.O. Respondent No.3 and 4, who are present in Court, have been identified by their counsel as well as the I.O. 7.

Petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and undertakes not to repeat the same in future. Respondent Nos. 3 and 4 state that they have 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 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.20,000/- to be deposited with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (A/c No.: 18580110053263, Bank: UCO Bank, Branch: Rouse Avenue, IFSC:UCB10003364) within a period of four weeks from today. The amount so deposited shall be utilized by the Delhi State Legal Services Authority for providing The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

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 failing which, the Registry shall list the matter in the Court. 11.

A copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority for intimation. 12.

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

MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J MARCH 28, 2024 ga The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.