Rahul Malhotra v. The State (NCT Of Delhi) & ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ W.P.(CRL) 1615/2016 & Crl.M.A.8406/2016 RAHUL MALHOTRA ..... Petitioner Through :

Mr.Tanmaya Mehta with Mr.C.M.Sangwan, Advocates along with petitioner present in person.

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

Mr.Ananya Mohan, Advocate, for Mr.Avi Singh, ASC.

Mr.Ashutosh Gupta, Advocate, for R-2 along with complainant present in person.

SI Bijender Singh, PS Karol Bagh.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 20.05.2016 (1) Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioner for quashing of FIR No.324/16 under Sections 354D IPC registered at Police Station Karol Bagh.

It is stated that the matter has been settled with the complainant/respondent No.2 amicably.

(2) Respondent No.2-complainant is present before the Court along with her counsel. The Investigating Officer has identified her. I have W.P.(CRL) 1615/2016

enquired from the complainant whether the matter has been settled with the petitioner amicably without fear and pressure. She has informed that the matter has been settled without any fear or pressure and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR. (3) The petition is supported by the affidavits of the parties. (4) Since the complainant/Respondent No.2 has voluntarily settled the dispute with the petitioner, 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.324/16 under Sections 354D IPC registered at Police Station Karol Bagh.and all the proceedings emanating therefrom are quashed.

(5) The petitioner is, however, burdened with cost of `25,000/- to be deposited with Prime Minister 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.

MAY 20, 2016 sa W.P.(CRL) 1615/2016