Rajesh Gautam & ORS v. State ( Govt Of NCT Delhi) & ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ CRL.M.C. 1621/2016 RAJESH GAUTAM & ORS ..... Petitioners Through :

Mr.Virender Tyagi, Advocate along with petitioners present in person.

versus STATE ( GOVT OF NCT DELHI) & ANR ..... Respondents Through :

Mr.Arun Kr.Sharma, APP.

Complainant present in person.

SI Vijay Kumar, PS Pandav Nagar.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 25.10.2016 (1) Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioners for quashing of FIR No.1078/2014 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station Pandav Nagar. It is stated that the matter has been settled on 06.04.2015. (2) Respondent No.2-complainant is present before the Court. The Investigating Officer present in the court has identified her. I have enquired from the complainant whether the matter has been settled with the petitioners amicably without fear and pressure. She has informed that the matter has been settled without any fear or pressure CRL.M.C. 1621/2016

and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR. It is informed that pursuant to the settlement demand drafts bearing No.205934 dated 19.10.2016 for the sum of `50,000/- has been handed over to the complainant today in the court. Divorce by mutual consent has been granted.

(3) The petition is supported by the affidavits of the parties. Since the complainant/Respondent No.2 has voluntarily settled the dispute with the petitioners, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings. In the interest of justice and to put an end to the litigation and to enable the parties to settle in life after divorce, FIR No.1078/2014 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC registered at Police Station Pandav Nagar and all the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

(4) The petition is disposed of accordingly.

S.P.GARG, J.

OCTOBER 25, 2016/sa CRL.M.C. 1621/2016