Puneet Gupta v. State NCT Of Delhi & ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ CRL.M.C. 1240/2017 & Crl.M.A.Nos.5121-22/2017 PUNEET GUPTA ..... Petitioner Through :

Mr.Vikas Sharma, Advocate, along with petitioner in person.

versus STATE NCT OF DELHI & ANR ..... Respondents Through :

Mr.Kamal Kr.Ghei, APP.

Mr.Puneeth K.G. with Mr.Raghav Chadha, Advocates for R-2.

ASI Ashok Kumar, PS Fatehpur Beri.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 27.03.2017 (1) Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioner for quashing of FIR No.666/14 under Sections 135/138/150 of Indian Electricity Act registered at Police Station Fatehpur Beri. It is stated that the matter has been settled with the complainant/respondent No.2 amicably.

(2) Learned counsel for respondent No.2 is present before the Court. I have enquired from him whether the matter has been settled with the petitioner amicably. He has informed that the matter has been CRL.M.C. 1240/2017

settled and all agreed dues have been paid, and he has no objection to the quashing of the FIR.

(3) The petition is supported by the affidavits of the petitioner and 'no due certificate' issued by respondent No.2/BSES. (4) Since the complainant/Respondent No.2 has voluntarily settled the dispute with the petitioner and the petitioner has paid the dues, no useful purpose will be served to continue with the proceedings. In the interest of justice and to put an end to the litigation, FIR No.666/14 under Sections 135/138/150 of Indian Electricity Act registered at Police Station Fatehpur Beri and all the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

(5) The petitioner is, however, burdened with costs of `10,000/- to be deposited with Prime Minister National Relief Fund within two weeks. The Registry shall ensure the compliance of the order. (6) The petition and all pending application(s) stand disposed of accordingly.

S.P.GARG, J.

MARCH 27, 2017/sa CRL.M.C. 1240/2017