Neelam Kumari And Others v. The State Govt. Of NCT Of Delhi And ANR.

$~72 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 8275/2024 and CRL.M.A. 31626/2024 NEELAM KUMARI AND OTHERS .....Petitioners Through: Mr.Raj Kumar, Ms.Sangita Chandan and Mr.Vinod Kumar, Advocates with petitioners in person versus THE STATE GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR.

.....Respondents Through: Mr.Shoaib Haider, APP for State with SI Virender Kumar Mr.Harsh Dixit, Ms.Shivangi Singh and Mr.Ram Kumar, Advocates for respondent No.2

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.847/2015 registered under Sections 452/323/506/325/34 IPC at P.S. Model Town, 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 petitioners gave beatings and threatened the complainant and his family. 3.

Learned APP for the State submits that in the present case the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent No.2 is the complainant/victim. He further submits that chargesheet in the present case has been filed. Learned APP further states that considering the serious The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

nature of averments/allegations and that since the State machinery has been put in use, the petitioners be saddled with some costs. 4.

Learned counsels for the parties submit that the parties have entered into a settlement vide Settlement/Compromise Agreement dated 22.04.2024 and in terms of the settlement, respondent No.2 is now left with no claim or grievance whatsoever against the petitioners. 5.

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

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The petitioners have shown remorse for their conducts and undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No.2 states that he has entered into the aforesaid Settlement/Compromise Agreement 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 counsels for the parties submit 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 collective cost of Rs.10,000/- by the petitioners 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 deposited shall be utilized by the Delhi State Legal Services The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

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. 11.

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 OCTOBER 21, 2024 na The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.