Devinder Lalotra v. State Govt. Fo NCT Of Delhi And ORS.
$~73 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C. 8499/2024 and CRL.M.A. 32426/2024 DEVINDER LALOTRA .....Petitioner Through: Mr.Manoj Dahiya, Advocate with petitioner in person versus STATE GOVT. FO NCT OF DELHI AND ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr.Shoaib Haider, APP for State with SI Pooran Mal and HC Suraj Respondent Nos.2 and 3 in person
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI
O R D E R
% 25.10.2024 1.
The present petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR No.264/2024 registered under Sections 125(a)/281 BNS at P.S. Delhi Cantt on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes. 2.
As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the complainants met with an accident whereby they were hit by the vehicle of the petitioner. 3.
Learned APP for the State submits that in the present case the petitioner is the only accused and respondent Nos.2 and 3 are the complainants/victims. He further submits that considering the serious nature of averments/allegations and that the incident has taken place at a public place and since the State machinery has been put in use, the petitioner be saddled with some costs.
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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the parties have entered into a settlement vide Memo of Understanding dated 19.10.2024 and The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
in terms of the settlement, respondent Nos.2 and 3 are now left with no claim or grievance whatsoever against the petitioner. 5.
The petitioner, who is present in the Court, has been identified by his counsel as well as by the concerned Investigating Officer. Respondent Nos.2 and 3, who are present in the Court, have also been identified by the concerned Investigating Officer.
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The petitioner has shown remorse for his conduct and he undertakes not to repeat the same in future. Respondent Nos.2 and 3 state that they have entered into the aforesaid Memo of Understanding 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.
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.5,000/- by the petitioner 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 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 authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
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 25, 2024 na The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.