Kishan Singh And ORS. v. State Of NCT Of Delhi And ANR.

$~111 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.M.C.

4258/2024, CRL.M.A.

16150/2024&CRL.M.A.

16151/2024 KISHAN SINGH AND ORS.

..... Petitioner Through:

Petitioners in person alongwith their counsel.

versus STATE OF NCT OF DELHI AND ANR.

..... Respondent Through:

Mr. Nawal Kishore Jha, APP for the State alongwith W/SI Km. Banti, PS Vasant Vihar.

Respondent No.2 in person.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

O R D E R

% 22.05.2024 1.

The present proceedings are instituted under Section 482 Cr.P.C. seeking quashing of FIR No. 100/2014 registered under Sections 354D/506/509/34IPC at P.S.Vasant Vihar, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes. 2.

As per the allegations levelled in the FIR,the petitioners intimidated and misbehaved with respondent No.2.

3.

Mr. Jha, learned APP for the State, on instructions, submits that the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent No.2 is the complainant/victim in the present case.It is further stated that chargesheet in the present case has been filed under the aforesaid sections. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

4.

Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the parties have amicably settled their disputes vide Memorandum of Understanding-cumCompromise Deed dated 23.09.2023. In terms of the settlement, complainant is now left with no claim or grievance against the petitioners. 5.

The petitioners, who are present in Court, have been identified by their counsel as well as the I.O. Respondent No.2, who is also present in Court, has been identified by the I.O.

6.

Petitioners have shown remorse for their conduct and undertake not to repeat the same in future.Respondent No. 2 states that she has entered into the settlement with the petitioners out of her own free will, volition and without any coercion. She further states that she has 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 considering that no useful purpose will be served in continuance of the proceedings, it is directed that the aforesaid FIR and the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed, subject to payment of cost of Rs.10,000/- to be deposited by each of the petitionerswith the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (A/c No. 18580110053263, 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 Authorityfor providing counselling/psychological support to POCSO victims requiring such assistance.

9.

Proof evidencing receipt of deposit shall be filed with the I.O. failing which, I.O. shall be at liberty to move appropriate application. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.

10.

A copy of this order be communicated to the Member Secretary, Delhi State Legal Services Authority for intimation. 11.

With the above directions, the petition is disposed of. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J MAY 22, 2024/NI The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.