Pankaj Singhal v. The State (NCT Of Delhi) & ANR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ CRL.M.C. 1977/2016 PANKAJ SINGHAL ..... Petitioner Through Ms. Priyanka Singh, Mr. Swapnil Krishna and Mr.

Abhimanyu Karnpaul, Advs along with petitioner present in person.

versus THE STATE (NCT OF DELHI) & ANR ..... Respondent Through Mr. Kamal Kr. Ghei, APP with ASI D. Tyagi, PS-Pandav Nagar Mr.

Harmesh Kumar, Adv.

for complainant with complainant in person

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.P.GARG

O R D E R

% 30.09.2016 1.

Present petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C. has been preferred by the petitioner for quashing of the FIR No.510/2012 registered under Sections 354 IPC at PS Pandav Nagar. It is stated that the matter has been settled amicably with the respondent No.2 / complainant by way of Memorandum of Understanding dated 10.05.2016.

2.

Respondent No.2 / complainant - with her counsel is present before the Court and is identified by the Investigating Officer. I have made enquiries from respondent No.2 if the dispute has been settled by her with the petitioner of her own free will without any fear or pressure. She has stated that the dispute with the petitioner has been resolved amicably with her free consent and she has no objection to the quashing of the FIR.

3.

Petition is supported by affidavits of the parties. Copy of Memorandum of Understanding dated 10.05.2016 is on record. Since the matter has been settled between the parties amicably, 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.510/2012 registered under Sections 354 IPC at PS Pandav Nagar and all the proceedings arising therefrom are quashed.

4.

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

5.

The petition stands disposed of accordingly.

S.P.GARG, J.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 VLD