Virender v. Gunjan & ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ CRL.M.C. 981/2016 VIRENDER ..... Petitioner Through :

Mr.Satish Sharma, Advocate.

versus GUNJAN & ANR ..... Respondents Through :

Mr.Naveen Kumar, Advocate for R1 with R1 in person.

Mr.Arun K.Sharma, APP with SI Rajiv Kumar, PS Jaitpur.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 09.09.2016 1.

Present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No.159/2012 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Jaitpur. It is stated that the matter has been settled amicably with the complainant / respondent No.1 vide settlement agreement dated 27.09.2013.

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Complainant / respondent No.1 is present with her counsel and has been identified by the Investigating Officer. I have enquired from the complainant if she has settled the dispute with the petitioner amicably without any fear or pressure. She has informed that all the disputes between the parties have been resolved amicably with her free consent and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR in CRL.M.C. 981/2016

question. Pursuant to the settlement, balance payment of `37,000/- (in cash) has been given by the petitioner to the complainant in the Court today. Divorce by mutual consent has already been granted. 3.

The petition is supported by affidavits of the parties. Copy of settlement agreement dated 27.09.2013 has been placed on record. Since the dispute between the parties has been settled, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings. In the interest of justice and to enable the parties to settle in life after divorce, FIR No.159/2012 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Jaitpur and all the proceedings arising therefrom are quashed. 4.

The petitioner is directed to deposit ` 20,000/- as costs in the Prime Minister Relief Fund within two weeks. Registry shall ensure its compliance.

5.

The petition stands disposed of accordingly.

S.P.GARG, J SEPTEMBER 09, 2016 / tr CRL.M.C. 981/2016