Anuj Kumar Kakkar & ORS v. The State ( NCT Of Delhi) & ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ CRL.M.C. 1472/2016 ANUJ KUMAR KAKKAR & ORS ..... Petitioners Through :

Dr.Alok Lakhanpal, Advocate along with petitioners in person.

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

Mr.Kamal K.Ghei, APP with SI Amit Kumar, PS Punjabi Bagh.

Complainant in person.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 22.09.2016 1.

Present petition has been filed under Section 482 Cr.P.C. for quashing of FIR No.543/2014 registered under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Punjabi Bagh. It is stated that the matter has been settled amicably with the complainant / respondent No.2 vide settlement agreement dated 08.04.2016.

2.

Complainant / respondent No.2 is present in person and has been identified by the Investigating Officer. I have enquired from the complainant if she has settled the dispute with the petitioners 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. 1472/2016

question. Pursuant to the settlement, remaining amount of `7.5 lacs has been given to the complainant by the petitioners in the Court today by way of demand drafts. Copies of demand drafts have been placed on record.

3.

The petition is supported by affidavits of the parties. Copy of settlement agreement dated 08.04.2016 has been placed on record. Since the dispute between the parties has been settled and divorce by mutual consent has been granted, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings. In the interest of justice and to enable the parties to put an end to the litigation and to settle in life after divorce, FIR No.543/2014 under Sections 498A/406/34 IPC at PS Punjabi Bagh and all the proceedings arising therefrom are quashed. 4.

The petitioners are directed to deposit ` 15,000/- 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 22, 2016 / tr CRL.M.C. 1472/2016